“Short Arms, I’m Tall”: Terence Crawford Mocks Shawn Porter for Training With Gervonta Davis

Shawn Porter and Terence Crawford are just a couple of sleeps away from competing for Bud’s WBO welterweight title. Ahead of this mega 147 lbs clash, it came to light that Shawn Porter had linked up with Floyd Mayweather’s protege, Gervonta Davis, for a sparring session.

Porter recently shared that experience in an interview; he highlighted that ‘Tank’ Davis played a critical role in his camp as the 26-year-old’s speed, precision, movement, and power are next to none.

“I think getting him on the backend of the sparring was more so to make sure the eyes and everything is there. He is one of the sharpest boxers I’ve ever been in the ring with.

“I’m sure it won’t change, it won’t change much, after being in the ring with Terence. I would imagine Terence will be the sharpest. That boy Tank is sharp,” said Shawn Porter.

However, ‘Bud’ Crawford does not think much of it. He does not see a lot of sense in Shawn Porter bringing in a natural lightweight like Gervonta Davis as his sparring partner to prepare for a much taller and heavier 147 pounder.

After the recent press conference between the two, Crawford shared his thoughts on the Porter-Davis sparring session –

“Nah, it’s two different styles, like, he’s short, short arms, I’m tall,” said Terence Crawford.

Can sparring Gervonta Davis prepare Porter for Terence Crawford?

Shawn Porter understands that Terence Crawford, by no means, is an easy opponent. Naturally, going up against an undefeated champion has positioned Porter as the underdog in this fight. However, he has been making big moves across the chessboard; it seems he is extremely determined to become Bud’s toughest opponent and the first pro-boxer to defeat him.

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Porter’s father and trainer, Kenny Porter, recently explained how shared that his son’s sparring sessions have been effective so far. He explained that is next to impossible to find sparring partners who can exactly replicate Terence Crawford’s style. So, naturally, Porter has sparred different kinds of fighters with unique skillsets.

As for Gervonta Davis, Kenny Porter revealed that he brings in great speed, agility, strength, and even southpaw movement.

“I mean it’s just like any other sparring session. It’s a high-level sparring session for us but we have to make sure everybody’s safe. (Davis) is a southpaw, he’s got speed and power, you need that.

“But just like we can’t find a Terence Crawford, he can’t find a Shawn Porter to spar with,” said Kenny Porter.

Apart from just sparring Gervonta Davis, Shawn Porter has also trained with heavier fighters like Caleb Plant, Dennis Doughlin, and Andre Dirrell.

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