Crawford on Madrimov fight: 'I want to leave a legacy behind'

Terence Crawford, former absolute world champion in two weight classes, has spoken out about his upcoming fight with Israil Madrimov, WBA light middleweight champion of the world.

"I want to leave behind a legacy like I've never had before. Madrimov is very talented and strong, but I've fought guys who are talented and strong. He has good footwork, but I've fought guys with good footwork. He's elusive. But I've fought guys who are elusive. The main thing is for me to dictate the pace, do what I want to do in the ring and deprive him of what he wants to do," BoxingScene quoted Crawford as saying.

"I want to leave behind a legacy like I've never had before. Madrimov is very talented and strong, but I've fought guys who are talented and strong. He has good footwork, but I've fought guys with good footwork. He's elusive. But I've fought guys who are elusive. The main thing is for me to dictate the pace, do what I want to do in the ring and deprive him of what he wants to do," BoxingScene quoted Crawford as saying.