Terence Crawford will look to win another world title when he takes on super middleweight champion Israil Madrimov tonight.
The pair will face off in Los Angeles, with Crawford ready for his first fight at this weight after conquering the welterweight division.
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‘Bud’ has also held belts in the super lightweight and lightweight divisions and boasts an incredible 40-0 professional record, making him arguably the best of the world.
He was supposed to face Errol Spence in a rematch, but Spence’s long recovery time after surgery meant that the negotiations failed.
This meant Crawford decided to step up and face Madrimov, with the Uzbek boxer set to be one of his toughest opponents to date.
Crawford vs Madrimov: Date and how to watch
This 12-round title fight will take place on Saturday, August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.
The undercard is scheduled to start at 9pm UK time, with the main event expected to begin at 4.30am UK time on Sunday.
It will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV and fans can watch the fight for £24.99. More details on how to sign up to DAZN can be found here here.
The fight is also available to buy from TNT Sports Box Office in the UK for the same price of £24.99.
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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov
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Terence Crawford World Titles
- WBO Lightweight Title (2014–2015; 2 defenses)
- WBO Junior Welterweight Title (2015–2017; 6 defenses)
- WBC Super Lightweight Title (2016-2017; 3 defenses)
- IBF Junior Welterweight Title (2017; 0 defenses)
- WBA Super Lightweight Title (2017; 0 defenses)
- WBO Welterweight title (2018–present; 5 defenses)
- IBF Welterweight Title (2023-2024; 0 defenses)
- WBC Middleweight Title (2023-2024; 0 defenses)
- WBA Super Welterweight Title (2023–present; 0 defenses)
Crawford vs Madrimov: preliminary
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Crawford vs Madrimov: What was said?
Speaking about the upcoming fight, Crawford said: “I can’t wait to get back in the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
“Israil Madrimov is a tremendous and entertaining fighter, but on August 3, he will be my next victim. This is the Terence Crawford era.”
Madrimov prosecutor Eddie listen think about it Crawford is underestimating his opponent.
Hearn said: “I think they are underestimating him. He is extremely tough and hits very hard.
“And it’s all like, ‘Canelo after this.’ Don’t get me wrong. Crawford is the favorite in the fight, but Madrimov is a very, very tough fight.
“He’s got great movement, he’s a strong guy and in peak shape and, like I said, he punches really hard, and this is not an easy fight.”
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov