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Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight.

Terence Crawford told ESPN that he has been trying to lure an elite welterweight into the ring since he moved up from junior welterweight in 2018.

Could the time finally be at hand?

The WBO, whose belt is held by Crawford, has ordered a title defense against No. 2 contender Shawn Porter, according to multiple reports. The fighters have 30 days to reach a deal or the fight will go to a purse bid, meaning it will go to an auction that is open to outside promoters.

“I’ve been begging for a real challenge for years,” Crawford told ESPN. “All the so-called elite welterweights have shown no interest in fighting me. Now one of them is finally being forced to.

“I’ll show once again why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Be ready.”

Could a fight between Crawford, Boxing Junkie’s No. 1 fighter pound for pound, and Porter, a former 147-pound titleholder, actually be made? That’s anyone’s guess.

They fight for rival outlets, Crawford for Top Rank and Porter for Premier Boxing Champions, which manages most of the top welterweights. Crawford has been on what amounts to an island.

Plus, Crawford and Porter reportedly have had talks about fighting one another in the past and nothing materialized.

Maybe the WBO’s order will finally lead to something.

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Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight.

Terence Crawford told ESPN that he has been trying to lure an elite welterweight into the ring since he moved up from junior welterweight in 2018.

Could the time finally be at hand?

The WBO, whose belt is held by Crawford, has ordered a title defense against No. 2 contender Shawn Porter, according to multiple reports. The fighters have 30 days to reach a deal or the fight will go to a purse bid, meaning it will go to an auction that is open to outside promoters.

“I’ve been begging for a real challenge for years,” Crawford told ESPN. “All the so-called elite welterweights have shown no interest in fighting me. Now one of them is finally being forced to.

“I’ll show once again why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Be ready.”

Could a fight between Crawford, Boxing Junkie’s No. 1 fighter pound for pound, and Porter, a former 147-pound titleholder, actually be made? That’s anyone’s guess.

They fight for rival outlets, Crawford for Top Rank and Porter for Premier Boxing Champions, which manages most of the top welterweights. Crawford has been on what amounts to an island.

Plus, Crawford and Porter reportedly have had talks about fighting one another in the past and nothing materialized.

Maybe the WBO’s order will finally lead to something.

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Pound-for-pound: Top fighters starting to get busy

Pound-for-pound: More top fighters have fights scheduled or in works.

The pound-for-pounders are finding opponents.

Thirteen of the 20 fighters on the Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list — the Top 15, plus five Honorable Mentions — have fights scheduled or in the works.

On Wednesday alone, No. 14 Jermell Charlo, No. 15 Gervonta Davis and HM Jermall Charlo had fights announced for the summer. And the announcement that No. 6 Teofimo Lopez will face George Kambosos reportedly will come Friday.

Now, if we could only find No. 1 Terence Crawford a dance partner and finalize the long-running soap opera that is No. 8 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua …

Here is where the pound-for-pounders stand.

BOXING JUNKIE
POUND-FOR-POUND

  1. Terence Crawford — No fight scheduled.
  2. Canelo Alvarez – Scheduled to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification fight on May 8.
  3. Naoya Inoue — Reportedly scheduled to fight Michael Dasmarinas on June 19.
  4. Errol Spence Jr. – Reportedly in talks to face Yordenis Ugas in a 147-pound title-unification bout.
  5. Oleksandr Usyk – Reportedly in talks to face Joe Joyce for the WBO “interim” heavyweight title.
  6. Teofimo Lopez — Reportedly will defend his 135-pound titles against George Kambosos on June.
  7. Vasiliy Lomachenko — Reportedly in talks to face Masayoshi Nakatani this summer.
  8. Tyson Fury – In talks to face Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight title-unification bout.
  9. Gennadiy Golovkin — No fight scheduled.
  10. Juan Francisco Estrada — The WBC announced that Estrada will meet Roman Gonzalez in a third fight as part of a junior bantamweight tournament but nothing is official.
  11. Mikey Garcia — No fight scheduled.
  12. Artur Beterbiev — No fight scheduled.
  13. Manny Pacquiao — No fight scheduled
  14. Jermell Charlo — Scheduled to face Brian Castano in a 154-pound title-unification fight on July 17.
  15. Gervonta Davis — Scheduled to face Mario Barrios in a 140-pound bout on June 26.

Honorable mention (alphabetical order): Mairis Briedis (no fight scheduled), Jermall Charlo (scheduled to face Juan Montiel on June 19), Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (The WBC announced that Sor Rungvisai will meet Carlos Cuadras as part of a junior bantamweight tournament but nothing is official), Josh Taylor (scheduled to fight Jose Ramirez on May 22) and Oscar Valdez (no fight scheduled).

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Pound-for-pound: Top fighters starting to get busy

Pound-for-pound: More top fighters have fights scheduled or in works.

The pound-for-pounders are finding opponents.

Thirteen of the 20 fighters on the Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list — the Top 15, plus five Honorable Mentions — have fights scheduled or in the works.

On Wednesday alone, No. 14 Jermell Charlo, No. 15 Gervonta Davis and HM Jermall Charlo had fights announced for the summer. And the announcement that No. 6 Teofimo Lopez will face George Kambosos reportedly will come Friday.

Now, if we could only find No. 1 Terence Crawford a dance partner and finalize the long-running soap opera that is No. 8 Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua …

Here is where the pound-for-pounders stand.

BOXING JUNKIE
POUND-FOR-POUND

  1. Terence Crawford — No fight scheduled.
  2. Canelo Alvarez – Scheduled to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification fight on May 8.
  3. Naoya Inoue — Reportedly scheduled to fight Michael Dasmarinas on June 19.
  4. Errol Spence Jr. – Reportedly in talks to face Yordenis Ugas in a 147-pound title-unification bout.
  5. Oleksandr Usyk – Reportedly in talks to face Joe Joyce for the WBO “interim” heavyweight title.
  6. Teofimo Lopez — Reportedly will defend his 135-pound titles against George Kambosos on June.
  7. Vasiliy Lomachenko — Reportedly in talks to face Masayoshi Nakatani this summer.
  8. Tyson Fury – In talks to face Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight title-unification bout.
  9. Gennadiy Golovkin — No fight scheduled.
  10. Juan Francisco Estrada — The WBC announced that Estrada will meet Roman Gonzalez in a third fight as part of a junior bantamweight tournament but nothing is official.
  11. Mikey Garcia — No fight scheduled.
  12. Artur Beterbiev — No fight scheduled.
  13. Manny Pacquiao — No fight scheduled
  14. Jermell Charlo — Scheduled to face Brian Castano in a 154-pound title-unification fight on July 17.
  15. Gervonta Davis — Scheduled to face Mario Barrios in a 140-pound bout on June 26.

Honorable mention (alphabetical order): Mairis Briedis (no fight scheduled), Jermall Charlo (scheduled to face Juan Montiel on June 19), Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (The WBC announced that Sor Rungvisai will meet Carlos Cuadras as part of a junior bantamweight tournament but nothing is official), Josh Taylor (scheduled to fight Jose Ramirez on May 22) and Oscar Valdez (no fight scheduled).

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Terence Crawford in ongoing talks with Manny Pacquiao: report

Terence Crawford remains in ongoing talks with Manny Pacquiao for his next fight, according to reports.

Could it be Manny Pacquiao after all?

ESPN is reporting that Terence Crawford is in talks with his fellow welterweight titleholder from the Philippines for a pay-per-view fight on June 5 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

A source at Top Rank, which handles Crawford, said the negotiations have been ongoing and the sides aren’t near a deal. The Athletic broke the story.

“Discussions have taken place for a very long time,” the source told ESPN. “And while the fight is not yet close to being finalized, if it does take place, Abu Dhabi is the targeted location and June 5 is the targeted date.”

Bob Arum, Top Rank CEO, said recently that he was making a run at Pacquiao and was also in talks with former beltholder Shawn Porter as a second option for Crawford.

And Keith Thurman, who Pacquiao outpointed to win his title in July 2019, also has been rumored to be in the mix of potential opponents for Crawford.

Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought since the Thurman fight, which means he would be out of the ring for almost two years if he fights in June. He’s 42.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) last fought this past November, when he stopped another former 147-pound titleholder, Kell Brook, in four rounds.

Arum said he will announce the pound-for-pound king’s next bout and other details this week, although reports indicate that word come at a later date.

“There’s going to be an official announcement within the week on Bud Crawford’s next fight,” Arum told Barbershop Conversations over the weekend.  “I can’t reveal it now, but it will be a major fight.

“It will be an official announcement of a major pay-per-view event – date, venue, everything. I’m not at liberty to discuss it at this time, but it’s a big deal, and not just any old fight.”

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Terence Crawford in ongoing talks with Manny Pacquiao: report

Terence Crawford remains in ongoing talks with Manny Pacquiao for his next fight, according to reports.

Could it be Manny Pacquiao after all?

ESPN is reporting that Terence Crawford is in talks with his fellow welterweight titleholder from the Philippines for a pay-per-view fight on June 5 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

A source at Top Rank, which handles Crawford, said the negotiations have been ongoing and the sides aren’t near a deal. The Athletic broke the story.

“Discussions have taken place for a very long time,” the source told ESPN. “And while the fight is not yet close to being finalized, if it does take place, Abu Dhabi is the targeted location and June 5 is the targeted date.”

Bob Arum, Top Rank CEO, said recently that he was making a run at Pacquiao and was also in talks with former beltholder Shawn Porter as a second option for Crawford.

And Keith Thurman, who Pacquiao outpointed to win his title in July 2019, also has been rumored to be in the mix of potential opponents for Crawford.

Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought since the Thurman fight, which means he would be out of the ring for almost two years if he fights in June. He’s 42.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) last fought this past November, when he stopped another former 147-pound titleholder, Kell Brook, in four rounds.

Arum said he will announce the pound-for-pound king’s next bout and other details this week, although reports indicate that word come at a later date.

“There’s going to be an official announcement within the week on Bud Crawford’s next fight,” Arum told Barbershop Conversations over the weekend.  “I can’t reveal it now, but it will be a major fight.

“It will be an official announcement of a major pay-per-view event – date, venue, everything. I’m not at liberty to discuss it at this time, but it’s a big deal, and not just any old fight.”

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Terence Crawford announcement coming: Pacquiao? Porter?

Promoter Bob Arum said he will announce Terence Crawford’s next opponent this week.

Terence Crawford is expected to have an opponent this week. And it won’t be a pushover.

Bob Arum, the welterweight champion’s longtime promoter, said he will announce his star’s next bout and other details in the next several days. The fight will be on pay-per-view.

Crawford is expected to face either fellow titleholder Manny Pacquiao or former beltholder Shawn Porter.

“There’s going to be an official announcement within the week on Bud Crawford’s next fight,” Arum told Barbershop Conversations over the weekend.  “I can’t reveal it now, but it will be a major fight.

“It will be an official announcement of a major pay-per-view event — date, venue, everything. I’m not at liberty to discuss it at this time, but it’s a big deal, and not just any old fight.”

The 42-year-old Pacquiao is his first choice because of the money involved but either opponent would satisfy fans dying to see Crawford in a truly big fight.

“It would be a big opportunity for Terence Crawford to fight Manny Pacquiao,” Arum told Boxing Social recently. “If that doesn’t come to fruition, then I will continue my talks with Shawn Porter and hope to do Terence against Shawn Porter.

“Either of them in my opinion are interesting fights.”

Indeed. Either of those fights would be the biggest of Crawford’s career.

The 33-year-old Nebraskan has won major titles in three divisions and climbed to the top of pound-for-pound lists – he’s ranked No. 1 by Boxing Junkie – but he has no defining victories on his resume.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is coming off a fourth-round knockout of another former titleholder, Kell Brook, on Nov. 14.

Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought since he outpointed Keith Thurman to win a portion of the 147-pound championship in July 2019. The Filipino senator’s focus has been on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and other duties over the past year.

Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) is a two-time welterweight titleholder, most recently losing his belt to Errol Spence Jr. by a split decision in September 2019. He rebounded by shutting out Sebastian Formella last August.

A victory over either Pacquiao or Porter could lead to a much-anticipated showdown with Spence.

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Terence Crawford announcement coming: Pacquiao? Porter?

Promoter Bob Arum said he will announce Terence Crawford’s next opponent this week.

Terence Crawford is expected to have an opponent this week. And it won’t be a pushover.

Bob Arum, the welterweight champion’s longtime promoter, said he will announce his star’s next bout and other details in the next several days. The fight will be on pay-per-view.

Crawford is expected to face either fellow titleholder Manny Pacquiao or former beltholder Shawn Porter.

“There’s going to be an official announcement within the week on Bud Crawford’s next fight,” Arum told Barbershop Conversations over the weekend.  “I can’t reveal it now, but it will be a major fight.

“It will be an official announcement of a major pay-per-view event — date, venue, everything. I’m not at liberty to discuss it at this time, but it’s a big deal, and not just any old fight.”

The 42-year-old Pacquiao is his first choice because of the money involved but either opponent would satisfy fans dying to see Crawford in a truly big fight.

“It would be a big opportunity for Terence Crawford to fight Manny Pacquiao,” Arum told Boxing Social recently. “If that doesn’t come to fruition, then I will continue my talks with Shawn Porter and hope to do Terence against Shawn Porter.

“Either of them in my opinion are interesting fights.”

Indeed. Either of those fights would be the biggest of Crawford’s career.

The 33-year-old Nebraskan has won major titles in three divisions and climbed to the top of pound-for-pound lists – he’s ranked No. 1 by Boxing Junkie – but he has no defining victories on his resume.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is coming off a fourth-round knockout of another former titleholder, Kell Brook, on Nov. 14.

Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought since he outpointed Keith Thurman to win a portion of the 147-pound championship in July 2019. The Filipino senator’s focus has been on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and other duties over the past year.

Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) is a two-time welterweight titleholder, most recently losing his belt to Errol Spence Jr. by a split decision in September 2019. He rebounded by shutting out Sebastian Formella last August.

A victory over either Pacquiao or Porter could lead to a much-anticipated showdown with Spence.

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Terence Crawford reiterates: Fight with Errol Spence Jr. not happening

Terence Crawford reiterated this weekend that a potential showdown with Errol Spence Jr. isn’t going to happen.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

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Terence Crawford doubled down on moving on from a potential unification bout with fellow welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr.

The WBO welterweight champ made it clear at the Vergil Ortiz-Maurice Hooker fight Saturday that the potential showdown between the undefeated pound-for-pound fighters isn’t going to happen.

“I’m not even worried about Errol Spence anymore,” Crawford told DAZN’s Chris Mannix before the Ortiz-Hooker fight at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. “I already told everybody that fight is history for me. I’m not thinking or worried about Errol Spence anymore.

“That fight is behind me.”

During the same interview, Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) also seemed to dismiss the possibility of facing Ortiz (17-0, 17 KOs) next.

“I just laugh at it,” Crawford said. “Right now, I’m on bigger and better things. Who knows what the future may hold? Maybe me and Vergil may get it on … if he wins.”

Well, not only did Ortiz win Saturday night, he won emphatically in the stiffest test of his young pro career. With growing confidence, Ortiz used the moment to express his desire for a crack at Crawford’s crown.

“I would love that opportunity,” Ortiz said after his victory. “Crawford is possibly the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, definitely top two,  so if they give me that opportunity … I’m looking at you, Bud, I’m looking at you. If you want to make this happen, I’m more than willing to do it.

“I don’t care if I’m ready or not,” he added, “I want that fight.”

Oscar De La Hoya backed his young charge with the following tweet.

In addition to Crawford, Spence was in attendance at the Dickies Arena.

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Terence Crawford reiterates: Fight with Errol Spence Jr. not happening

Terence Crawford reiterated this weekend that a potential showdown with Errol Spence Jr. isn’t going to happen.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

***

Terence Crawford doubled down on moving on from a potential unification bout with fellow welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr.

The WBO welterweight champ made it clear at the Vergil Ortiz-Maurice Hooker fight Saturday that the potential showdown between the undefeated pound-for-pound fighters isn’t going to happen.

“I’m not even worried about Errol Spence anymore,” Crawford told DAZN’s Chris Mannix before the Ortiz-Hooker fight at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. “I already told everybody that fight is history for me. I’m not thinking or worried about Errol Spence anymore.

“That fight is behind me.”

During the same interview, Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) also seemed to dismiss the possibility of facing Ortiz (17-0, 17 KOs) next.

“I just laugh at it,” Crawford said. “Right now, I’m on bigger and better things. Who knows what the future may hold? Maybe me and Vergil may get it on … if he wins.”

Well, not only did Ortiz win Saturday night, he won emphatically in the stiffest test of his young pro career. With growing confidence, Ortiz used the moment to express his desire for a crack at Crawford’s crown.

“I would love that opportunity,” Ortiz said after his victory. “Crawford is possibly the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, definitely top two,  so if they give me that opportunity … I’m looking at you, Bud, I’m looking at you. If you want to make this happen, I’m more than willing to do it.

“I don’t care if I’m ready or not,” he added, “I want that fight.”

Oscar De La Hoya backed his young charge with the following tweet.

In addition to Crawford, Spence was in attendance at the Dickies Arena.

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