Shawn Porter on Crawford fight “I have not given up on that fight”
Two-time welterweight champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17ko) is still hoping to get a bout with the WBO champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (37-0, 28ko).
This is not something that has come out of thin air. The two-time champion has expressed interest in fighting the WBO champion before. Equally important, Crawford has also been receptive to the idea provided the match-up can not be made with unified champion Errol Spence Jr or WBC “Emeritus” champion Manny Pacquiao.
HOW DID WE GET HERE
In 2020, this situation between these two fighters got amplified when the WBO new rankings emerged with Showtime holding the #1 spot. With this distinction, Porter is considered the mandatory challenger to the WBO champion.
Furthermore, Top Rank intended on offering Porter one million to fight Bud. The two-time champion expressed disappointment on his show, Porter Way Podcast. He called it a lowball offer and made it clear he was unwilling to get in the ring for short money.
A LEGACY FIGHT IN THE MAKING
During a recent interview on The Ak & Barrack Show, Porter was asked what fight is his legacy fight. Without hesitation, he dropped the WBO champion’s name.
“I know that it’s Terence Crawford. It’s just something about him and it’s something about that fight. I think the fight’s great, it’s no secret it’s a great fight for the world, but I think for me specifically. I already fought Errol Spence Jr, and I think that everybody still feels like he is the best welterweight in the world.
In my attempt to beat him, I think that everybody could see that if you still think that he is the number one welterweight in the world, then Shawn Porter is not even a half step behind him. Shawn Porter is running the same pace, and I think that now it becomes Terence Crawford.
There is the big argument, ‘who’s better, Terence Crawford or Errol Spence Jr?’ So that’s why, for me, now it’s like, ‘you’ve been in the ring with Errol Spence Jr, go get Terence Crawford.’”
“The most important fight for me is Terence Crawford.”
Porter’s mindset stayed the same even when the interviewer, wondering if Porter has given up on the match, reminded him of the lowball offer.
“I have not given up on that fight…I’ve had conversations with my dad like, ‘hey go get that fight!’”
By: Garrisson Bland
