Terence Crawford is finally set for his ultimate welterweight test against the stout Shawn Porter. Prior to this fight getting set, Crawford was reportedly getting lined up to face his biggest rival in this weight class, i.e. Errol Spence Jr. Unfortunately for fans, the talks between the two teams failed. Considering the same, the WBO ordered the champ to face Porter in a mandatory defense.
That said, this bout is finally on. Though it doesn’t contain the hype of Crawford vs Spence Jr. bout, it still holds immense abilities to stand tall on the buzz created around it.
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But when is this fight coming to life? What are the other essential details related to tickets and more?
Recently, Top Rank shared some vital news about this fight on its Twitter handle. This contest will unfold on November 20 and it will be broadcast on ESPN+ PPV.
🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED: 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙙 ✔️@terencecrawford gets his legacy-defining fight as he's set to defend his WBO Welterweight title against @ShowtimeShawnP on Saturday, Nov. 20 exclusively on ESPN+ PPV. pic.twitter.com/lFC3qMSIJ8
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) September 29, 2021
Later, Top Rank shared another tweet pertaining to the ticket details about this fight.
“Tickets starting at $54 go on sale Monday, Oct. 4 at 10 am PT and can be purchased by visiting AXS.com. Undercard information will be announced shortly,” they wrote.
Tickets starting at $54 go on sale Monday, Oct. 4 at 10 am PT and can be purchased by visiting https://t.co/Hb2MFCsMH0. Undercard information will be announced shortly 🥊
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) September 29, 2021
As welterweight is one of the most attractive rosters at present comprising a bunch of undefeated and highly challenging technicians, the division needs to have more fights like Crawford vs Porter
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That said, the Crawford vs Porter fight will open the way for more such iconic encounters.
Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter – A genuine boxing entertainer
This bout, slated for 12-rounds, will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This will be the fifth time ‘Bud’ will enter the boxing ring to defend his WBO welterweight title. Prior to this, he has defended his belt with ease and will look to do so again.
Hence, the aggressive Porter, who knows he has nothing to lose when going up against the 37-0 boxer, will come forward with his fiery approach. As a former champion, Porter will present a tough challenge as he knows what championship-level boxing is all about.
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As ‘Bud’ and ‘Showtime’ are two top-tier names, this bout will be a true entertainer. It has all the ingredients of a great boxing match and one cannot miss it. Who will you be rooting for in this contest?
