According to analyst Chris Mannix, Terence Crawford will be up against his most formidable adversary yet when he faces Israil Madrimov on August 3rd. Despite being similar in size, Madrimov, the Uzbek fighter, brings a significant amount of power and skill to the table.
Crawford’s lack of top-level opponents and recent time away from the ring raise doubts about how he will perform against Madrimov, particularly at the age of 36. While Crawford has taken on some well-known adversaries in the 147-weight class, critics argue that many of them were already past their prime. This has made it challenging to accurately gauge Crawford’s abilities.
Mannix highlights Madrimov’s power and unique fighting style as posing a substantial challenge for Crawford, who may find it challenging to adapt to a new weight category against such a strong opponent. Crawford’s significant time away from competing, coupled with his age and infrequent bouts, could also impact his performance in the upcoming fight.
On the whole, Mannix predicts that the Crawford-Madrimov bout will be the most demanding of Crawford’s career, underscoring the distinct hurdles set by the skilled Uzbek fighter.
