Israil Madrimov vs Terence Crawford full fight details
P4P great Terence Crawford (40-0, 31KO) aims to become a four-weight world champion when he challenges Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7KO) this Saturday in Los Angeles.
Southpaw Crawford conquered lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight divisions, reigning as undisputed world champion in the latter two.
Now he bravely moves up to 154lbs with the goal of adding a new weight class to his supreme career.
Standing in his way is Uzbek Madrimov, who defeated Magomed Kurbanov in March to conquer the WBA super-welterweight. belt. The 29-year-old now makes his first defence against one of the sport’s pound-for-pound best.
Also, Isaac Cruz will defend his world super lightweight title in an exciting clash against Jose Valenzuela. “Pitbull” looked mighty good when defeating Rolly Romero recently, but he’s up against a fighter in great form, as Valenzuela beat Chris Colbert last time out.
Plus, Jarrell Miller has the chance to bounce back after his loss to Daniel Dubois last year. The New Yorker heavyweight will face Andy Ruiz and the winner will be in a great position to challenge for a world title. Andy Ruiz comes from dropping Luis “King Kong” Ortiz thrice to win a UD.
How to Crawford vs Madrimov
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 4:30pm ET / 9:30pm UK
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11:30pm ET / 4:30 am UK (Sunday)
TV Channel:DAZN PPV
The ringwalks for Crawford vs Madrimov are scheduled for 11:30pm ET / 4:30am UK with the event beginning at approximately 4:30pm ET / 9:30pm UK. These timings are subject to change.
Grand arrival quotes:“I don’t think this fight is about the size, it’s about the experience and knowledge”
Israil Madrimov:“This is my division”
Terence Crawford:“The ultimate goal was to get the Canelo fight. That didn’t happen, so we went to the next best thing”