The purse bid for the mandatory bout between WBO Welterweight Champion Terence Crawford and challenger Shawn Porter has been moved to September 14th, following a request from the promoters of both fighters, Top Rank (Crawford) and Tom Brown’s TGB Promotions (Porter).
Both companies requested additional time to continue ongoing negotiations.
The purse bid was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 2nd at 9:00 am EST at the WBO main offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Well this is good news. I’m thinking this one ends up another FOX/ESPN ppv later this year.
Ill pay for this one.I got my money on porter.If you can handle porter you a bad ass.Porter does not come to play w you.,and the pressure he puts is crazy.He does not let you think.
Does this really happen? Or is it a fiscal loser for these 2 promoters??
Yep, just like the other top fighters at 147, it’s now Crawford’s time to get in Porter’s hot kitchen.
Crawford is bringing the main dish to Porter’s kitchen.
Boxing REALLY NEEDS this fight. Fury v Wilder 3 & Manny v Spence cancelled. Porter v Crawford is the most intriguing because Porter gave Thurman and Spence all they could handle so it’ll be intriguing to see what Crawford can do.
Does Crawford struggle with Porter like everyone else or does he prove there’s clear daylight between him and the rest of the division?
Finally a Welterweight matchup that is truly intriguing for Crawford!
I used to think Shawn Porter was more brawler and dirty tactician than boxer, but he’s proved me wrong. He can do it all and never comes in out of shape. He’s a true professional, but seems a half notch below the best.
And I think TC is the best! He takes versatility to a different level and once he puts his foot on the gas it’s over. Porter will have his hands full surviving, but I think he’ll do enough to hear the judges scores. UD for TC.
I like Shawn porter but I think Crawford wind this one. Interesting fight though.
This should be a good fight, hope there are no snags to prevent it.
My money on Porter, that boy still hungry and a pressure fighter. Porter by KO in the 11th round.
Haha . Porter is this you commenting on fightnews?