For the past three years these two titans have been constantly linked to one another. The lightweight realm is flooded with talent unlike any other division in the sport.
Over the past three years, Terence Crawford has slowly carved out his spot on the sports mythical pound-for-pound list. Night after night, fight after fight he answered every challenge.
This Saturday night the sport of boxing will see a clash of two prime talents when Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17KO’s) squares off against Terence Crawford (37-0, 28KO’s) on ESPN PPV.
Jason L. (Boca Raton, FL): I thought Canelo was on his way to victory early on, but I don’t agree with the scorecards at the stoppage.
Think Jake Paul and this Youtuber element is bad for boxing? Try telling that to the million-plus viewers who tuned in last Sunday night.
KEYS TO VICTORY – MARIO “EL AZTECA” BARRIOS: For Barrios, a fast start is a must! The 140lb division is uncharted territory for Davis.
Miami, Fl – Tonight, one of the greatest fighters of all time will enter the ring in a fight few saw coming.
“I’m the reincarnation of “Pretty Boy Floyd”. Those words, clipped from a direct quote of Devin Haney just a few months back reverberate in more ways than one as we get closer to Saturday night.
Tank’s performance, like everything else comes with an upside and a potential downside. How he handles both from here will ultimately dictate which is more influential.
… & Manny Pacquiao’s Place in Welterweight Division
This week’s Left-Hook Lounge goes to a video format, as fight scribe Vivek Wallace breaks down the true definition of “Pound-for-Pound” and sheds light on who it may apply to today.