Terence Crawford defended his WBO welterweight title against Shawn Porter on November 20, 2021, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. The fight brought together two of the best at 147 pounds, with Crawford looking to make a statement against a former two-time world champion known for his relentless pressure. Both fighters entered the ring with strong resumes and a reputation for excitement, and the event delivered on its promise.
From the opening rounds, Porter applied his trademark aggression, pushing forward and throwing combinations, while Crawford took a patient, measured approach. The back-and-forth exchanges showed Porter’s ability to unsettle Crawford with his pace and angles, but the champion gradually adjusted, finding success with sharp counters and precise timing. By the middle rounds, Crawford’s accuracy began to tell, as he landed clean shots that slowed Porter’s momentum.
The fight reached its decisive moment in the 10th round. Crawford dropped Porter with a clean left uppercut, and moments later sent him down again with a flurry. Although Porter beat the count both times, his father and trainer, Kenny Porter, decided to stop the fight, signaling to the referee and bringing an end to the contest. Crawford was declared the winner by TKO, retaining his WBO title and remaining undefeated.
