Israil Madrimov, also known as ‘Little GGG,’ is gearing up to defend his WBA junior middleweight championship against the newcomer Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford on August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Madrimov is often likened to a younger version of Gennadiy Golovkin and is considered the gem of the 154-lb division. Crawford, who is moving up in weight class for this upcoming bout, faces a formidable opponent in the skilled and powerful Madrimov.
While some fans see this fight as a warm-up for Crawford ahead of a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez in 2025, underestimating Madrimov could prove to be a costly mistake for Crawford, particularly given his recent inactivity and advancing age.
Critics are concerned that Crawford’s confidence, boosted by wins over opponents seen as less challenging, might lead to his downfall in this match. Crawford’s choice to jump to the 154-lb weight class before defending his welterweight title against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has raised doubts about his preparedness and goals for this important fight.
While Crawford has had significant victories against reputable fighters in the past, his extended break from the ring has raised doubts about his readiness to face the challenge posed by Madrimov. Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this fight to see if Crawford’s abilities can measure up against the emerging star, Madrimov.
