Terence Crawford, giving the world a taste of Omaha, Nebraska with last nights fight against Porter. The Mental toughness, the calculated measures and scouting that happens live with boxing is like no other. All of the gameplans prior to being in the ring, preperation, training and pep talks etc become a void or a lifeline once the bell rings. Life line for Crawford void for Porter. Seizing full control of the fight from the beginning to end Crawford forced Porter to change his scheme and test his live emoprovision.
Three signs prior to the 4th round gave early sign where this fight was going. Crawfords constant smile and back talk showed us he was more than comfortable which is detremental to any opponent. The Smiles after Porters mirrage of punches landing one of 10 befor being pushed away by the smiling Crawford. The controlled aggeression that Porter couldn’t grasp was one major upper hand for the champ.
The 2nd sign were the two stumbles that were not knockdowns but showed the balance, awarness and footwork of Crawford. Porter a south paw who fights unorthodox left porter open to alot of counters and body shots which later took a toll on Porter.
The 3rd sign was Crawfords ability to read body language. Timing his counters perfectly, understanding when Porter was gearing up a power punch to avoid or roll off, seeing when Porter was in defense mode or when he was on the attack. Being able to read the eyes of his oppenent Crawford could tell his style was slowing down the force and stamina of his usually high powered opponent.
