Crawford vs Porter LIVE result: Fight highlights and latest reaction
Relive all the action from the WBO welterweight world title fight
Terence Crawford stopped Shawn Porter in the 10th round by technical knockout Saturday night in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year.
Crawford (38-0) retained his WBO welterweight title and extended his streak of KOs or TKOs to nine in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,568 at Mandalay Bay.
Porter (31-4-1), who has risen to become a legitimate top-five welterweight, and was easily the best opponent of Crawford’s career, displayed relentless aggression in the early rounds. Crawford’s switch-hitting flex didn’t necessarily work when he turned to southpaw early in the fight, as Porter adjusted accordingly and connected often.
After playing defence and smiling more than punching, Crawford finally showed signs of offence in the sixth round and came alive in the ninth and tenth rounds. Crawford knocked down Porter early in the 10th round with a left uppercut and then delivered an exclamation point with a devastating right hook to the temple.
Porter’s trainer and father, Kenny, threw in the towel and called for referee Celestino Ruiz to stop the fight. Relive all the action below:
Crawford vs Porter: Ring walks
It will be Shawn Porter to walk to the ring first. His robe is a tribute to Marvelous Marvin Hagler and so is his entrance, as highlights of Hagler’s legendary career play out on the screen above the centre of the ring.
Crawford vs Porter: Next up
Next up, it’s our main event! It promises to be a brilliant welterweight contest. Before the ring walks, here’s the last chance to read Steve Bunce’s big preview of the bout:
Terence Crawford takes next step on his long road to greatness
Crawford defends his welterweight title for a fifth time against Shawn Porter in Las Vegas this weekend
Falcao wins by split decision
Falcao seals victory on the scorecards.
Falcao vs Volny: Round six
There’s a horrific clash of heads in the sixth round, it’s completely accidental, but Volny’s head crashes into Falcao at full force. The Brazilian screams in pain and there’s a deep cut on his forehead. He’s given time to recover but he cannot continue. Due to it being an accidental head butt, the result will be decided by the scorecards after the five completed rounds.
Falcao vs Volny: Round five
Volny lets his hands go and lands several strong combinations. Falcao is a little one-paced but Volny has managed to find another gear. That being said, they are both taking plenty of shots in there, but neither has shown any sign of being hurt so far.
Falcao vs Volny: Round three
A better third round for Volny who’s growing in confidence and throwing his right hand a lot more. He lands one through the guard and follows it up with a flashing shot as Falcao takes a backwards step. Neither fighter has shown knockout power as of yet so these early rounds may well be crucial on the scorecards.
Falcao vs Volny: Round two
Volny grows into the bout a little, landing a few sharp jabs in the second but it’s still a clear round for Falcao.
Falcao vs Volny: Round one
Falcao takes the front foot and a clear upper hand in the first round, landing 13 power punches. Falcao is the far more distinguished of the two as an amateur, having won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics.
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