Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov meet for the first time during the fight week before their WBA World Interim WBO World Super Welterweight Title fight on August 3 in Los Angeles. The moment was captured by Mark Robinson of Matchroom Boxing in a photo.
Israil Madrimov had always believed that an opportunity like this would come his way eventually. Despite facing uncertainties when a previous fight fell through, the unbeaten Uzbek is now preparing to defend his WBA junior middleweight title against Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, who is moving up in weight.
Their 12-round bout will headline a Pay-Per-View event this Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Madrimov encountered challenges on his way to this fight, with several delays and a last-minute medical issue that threatened to disrupt his title defense. However, he overcame these hurdles and emerged victorious in his last fight against Magomed Kurbanov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Now, Madrimov is up against Crawford, a tough opponent known as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. Despite being seen as the underdog in this match, Madrimov is undeterred and views it as a chance to leave his mark in the junior middleweight division.
For Crawford, this fight is an opportunity to enhance his legacy. With past RING championships in multiple weight classes, Crawford aims to secure another notable win by defeating Madrimov.
Both fighters are focused on seizing this moment and making the most of their chance in the ring. With an exciting showdown on the horizon, fans can anticipate a thrilling battle between two elite competitors.
