Riyadh season has arrived in Los Angeles and on Saturday night (6pm ET, ESPN+ PPV), Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) faces WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs ) in a highly anticipated period. at the BMO Stadium game. For many fighters, moving up in weight to win another title is a career-defining feat. For Crawford, who already holds titles in three divisions, it has become almost routine.
Crawford, known for his exceptional fight IQ and technical ability, faces Madrimov, a naturally bigger and stronger opponent. While Crawford told Yahoo Sports that he is confident his body is ready to compete at 154 pounds, some believe he may be downplaying the injury. Madrimov’s trainer, Joel Diaz, suggested that Crawford, who started his pro career in 2009 at super lightweight, could face more danger than expected against a solid 154-pound fighter like Madrimov. At BetMGM, Crawford is a -600 favorite to beat Madrimov, who is at +450.
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Madrimov is desperate for success and sees the Crawford fight as an opportunity to change his life and that of his family. However, Crawford insists he is focused on fighting the best, not just setting up future paydays against stars like Canelo Alvarez.
A victory for Crawford would further cement his legacy, potentially giving him a fourth world title in as many weight classes. As “Bud” continues to gain popularity among the tough boxers, winning the star-studded Riyadh Season card could raise his profile even further.
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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live updates
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Odds at BetMGM.
Super welterweight: Terence Crawford -600 vs. Israil Madrimov +450
Super lightweight: Isaac Cruz -450 vs. Jose Valenzuela +350
Heavyweight: Jarrell Miller vs. Andy Ruiz ends up with more fights (112-116, 114-114, 114-114)
Weight gain: Martin Bakole explains. Jared Anderson by KO in R5:
Lightweight: David Morrell explains. Radivoje Kalajdzic by unanimous decision (118-110, 118-110, 117-111)
Light: Andy Cruz explains. Antonio Moran by KO in R7
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