Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov LIVE: Fight updates and results as ‘Bud’ eyes title at fourth weight

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov LIVE: Fight updates and results as ‘Bud’ eyes title at fourth weight

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Terence Crawford will look to make extra historical past tonight, as he fights Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles.

Crawford, arguably boxing’s pound-for-pound No 1, has already held world titles in three weight courses, and he shockingly dismantled Errol Spence Jr final 12 months to develop into the primary man to reign undisputed in two divisions.

Now, the unbeaten “Bud” strikes as much as super-welterweight to problem Madrimov, additionally undefeated, for the WBA title. The vacant WBO interim belt will even be on the road tonight, because the American and the Uzbek collide on the BMO Stadium.

Crawford, 36, has knowledgeable file of 40-0 (31 knockouts), whereas Madrimov, 29, is 10-0-1 (7 KOs) as a professional. The pair headline a Saudi-staged card in LA, with quite a few large names on the undercard.

Andy Ruiz Jr vs Jarrell Miller and Jared Anderson vs Martin Bakole are intriguing heavyweight bouts, whereas Isaac Cruz and David Morrell are among the many others to function right here.

Observe stay combat updates and undercard outcomes under.

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

Indy Sport has it 116-112 to Crawford; 115-113 can be honest, although.

Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov through unanimous choice (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

Into the championship rounds. Madrimov lunges into vary and is countered with a pair of uppercuts to the physique.

Scraping left hook by Madrimov. Now a clear cross! Crawford with a cross of his personal. It’s the American who has the centre of the ring in the meanwhile.

Crawford simply blocks a cross. Good counter jab by “Bud”. Madrimov stumbles whereas clinching the American.

Tight defence from Crawford, then an uppercut to the physique! That is extra just like the Crawford we all know.

Left hook to the pinnacle now. Madrimov hundreds up on an overhand proper and misses.

Closing spherical! Crawford with uppercut in the midst of a mix. He checks Madrimov’s guard with hooks now.

Each males actually load up on physique photographs! Brutal work. Crawford with a physique uppercut then two to the pinnacle! That’s so slick!

Now the American holds Madrimov briefly. Madrimov with a proper hook after they separate! Crawford with a mix to the physique.

Madrimov overshoots on an overhand and eats a physique shot. One other well-timed uppercut by Crawford.

To the judges’ scorecards we go…

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 06:37

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Crawford with a double-jab and a cross to the physique. Madrimov misses with a leaping left hook however lands a brief proper cross.

Left uppercut to the physique by Crawford. Now a proper uppercut in shut quarters. Madrimov throws a couple of exhausting photographs, however none of them land flush.

Crawford with a couple of well-timed jabs. Onerous left hook to the physique by Crawford.

DAZN’s commentary crew had that as a fantastic spherical for Madrimov; I disagree.

Rear uppercut by Crawford. Madrimov with a pair of left hooks, altering targets from physique to go. Slick collection of jabs by Crawford.

Each males open up a bit, although neither lands a lot of significance. Stern cross by Madrimov now, although. He squeezes by one other.

Crawford lands to the physique however is countered to the pinnacle.

Indy Sport has Crawford 6-4 up, however there have been a number of slim rounds, so it could possibly be nearer – and even barely the opposite means.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 06:29

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

A number of level-change feints by Madrimov. He sneaks a left hook round Crawford’s guard, however the challenger shakes his head.

Crawford with a trio of physique photographs late within the spherical.

An uppercut partially lands for Madrimov. The gang boos once more, because the boxers chorus from throwing a lot.

Two crosses get by for Madrimov, who goals to the pinnacle then provides a 3rd shot – this one to the physique. Crawford stands proud his tongue once more.

Stiff left hook by Madrimov, and a proper! Crawford took the latter punch nicely!

Crawford now tries to regain some respect late within the spherical.

Indy Sport tentatively has Crawford 5-3 up after six rounds.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 06:21

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Madrimov is barely vast of the mark with a cross. He curves a hook round Crawford’s guard.

Crawford with some tidy jabs. Extra boos from the group.

Crawford goes down, however it’s only a journey! He appeared to catch his heel on the rope as he reacted to a shot from Madrimov.

Madrimov will get by with one other couple of crosses – he retains going to that shot, and it’s working for him. Crawford stands proud his tongue; he gained’t be panicking in any respect.

There have been flashes of high quality from Crawford up to now, and he is likely to be simply forward, however will he begin to flip the screw now?

Left hook and proper straight from Crawford! Nice stuff. Pawing left hook by Madrimov, who then throws himself off-balance with a leaping entry.

There’s a slight reduce round Crawford’s proper eye, however probably from a conflict of heads. Onerous proper hook to the physique by the American. And once more.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 06:13

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

These late moments of intent from Crawford might need stolen him each rounds.

Crawford opening up a bit earlier on this spherical, altering angles within the course of. Madrimov with a grazing left hook.

Madrimov remains to be pressuring Crawford however with out throwing a lot of be aware. The gang remains to be fairly stressed.

Crawford with a pleasant left uppercut earlier than circling away. He blocks an overhand. Stern jab by Madrimov. The Uzbek lets his arms go briefly after listening to the 10-second clapper.

Once more Crawford is a little more prepared to open up early within the spherical. He sticks behind his jab. Madrimov with an honest cross.

One-two by Crawford. Madrimov squeezes a cross by Crawford’s guard, and one other. Crawford replies with a physique shot.

Crawford, transferring up in weight, has audible energy in his punches. He’s nearly put himself off-balance with a few efforts, truly.

Uppercut by Crawford, however it connects as Madrimov lands a cross excessive. One other cross by the champion.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 06:05

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

Twelve rounds scheduled. Madrimov is orthodox, Crawford – usually a southpaw – begins the identical.

Madrimov takes the centre of the ring. Crawford is already into southpaw, flicking out sporadic jabs. Madrimov is parrying them up to now, and throwing his personal on the physique of the American.

Crawford curls a few proper arms into hooks. Nonetheless nothing of significance touchdown for both man, although.

Crawford with a few crosses, too – each of them blocked. He tries a mix late within the spherical.

Madrimov continues to press ahead. Crawford strafes and jabs. Madrimov lands a jab to the physique.

There’s a slower spell, and the group boos the inactivity. Madrimov nearly catches Crawford with a jab.

Crawford with an uppercut and a hook to the physique late within the spherical. Straight shot upstairs by Madrimov.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 05:57

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental occasion

The nationwide anthems are full. The fighter introductions are underneath means.

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Fundamental-event ring walks

Eminem is completed. The principle-event ring walks are upon us.

In an uncommon transfer, the champion Israil Madrimov is out first – to the sound of “Can’t Cease” by Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers.

The Uzbek, 29, is undefeated as a professional with a file of 10-0-1 (7 KOs).

Now right here comes the challenger, 36-year-old Terence Crawford.

The unbeaten American (40-0, 31 KOs) is a three-weight champion, and he has reigned undisputed in two of these divisions.

Now he’s bidding to develop into a four-division champion, with Madrimov’s WBA super-welterweight belt on the road. The vacant WBO interim title can also be up for grabs right here.

Israil Madrimov (left) en path to stopping Magomed Kurbanov in March (Getty Pictures)
Terence Crawford (proper) schooled Errol Spence Jr in July 2023 (AP)

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 05:31

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Crawford vs Madrimov LIVE: Glove subject backstage

Crawford’s boxing gloves burst in his locker room! He’s since had a brand new pair fitted, however that’s removed from a super begin to his night.

Alex Pattle4 August 2024 05:10