This Saturday night, downtown Los Angeles will host a series of notable boxing matches, headlined by a junior-middleweight title fight between the unbeaten Terence Crawford and contender Israil Madrimov. Sponsored by Riyadh Season and organized by promoter Turki Alalshiikh, the event is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing initiative to promote boxing both locally and internationally.
Terence Crawford, holding an impressive 40-0 record with 31 KOs, weighed in at 153.4 pounds. His opponent, Israil Madrimov, who has a record of 10-0-1 with seven KOs, tipped the scales at exactly 154 pounds. The World Boxing Association championship will be on the line in what promises to be a tightly contested bout.
Other matches include Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz against Jose Rayo Valenzuela in the junior-welterweight category. Cruz weighed in at 140 pounds, while Valenzuela was slightly lighter at 139.8 pounds. Both fighters have strong track records and are expected to deliver a competitive fight.
In the heavyweight division, Andy Ruiz Jr., weighing in at 274.4 pounds, will face off against Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller who weighed significantly more at 305.6 pounds. Additionally, Jared Anderson (252.4 pounds) will meet Martin Bakole (284.4 pounds) in another heavyweight clash.
Also taking place on the card is a light-heavyweight bout between David Morrell and Radivoje Kalajhdzic with their weights very close at 174.8 and 174.4 pounds respectively. In a lighter division, lightweight Andy Cruz came in at 134 pounds facing Antonio Moran who was marginally heavier at 134.8 pounds.
Fighters Details
Terence Crawford faces Israil Madrimov in a 12-round bout for the WBA World and Interim WBO World Super Welterweight titles.
Terence Crawford
- Nationality: USA
- Stance: Southpaw
- Height: 173cm
- Reach: 188cm
- Total Fights: 40
- Record: 40 / 0 / 0
Terence Crawford, turning professional in 2008, holds an unbeaten record of 40 wins, dominating the welterweight division with multiple titles. His recent victory in July 2023 against Errol Spence Jr., who had a similar formidable record, sets high expectations for his performance against Madrimov.
Israil Madrimov
- Nationality: Uzbekistan
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 174cm
- Reach: 174cm
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 10 / 0 / 1
Israil Madrimov, who turned pro in 2018, also remains undefeated with a record of 10 wins and 1 draw. His latest win over Magomed Kurbanov in March showcases his potential to challenge an experienced opponent like Crawford at this weight class.
What time is Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov fight
Live coverage for the Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov main card will start at 04:30 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 | 04:30 PM | 08:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 | 01:30 PM | 05:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 | 08:30 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 | 07:30 AM | 11:20 AM |
Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov Betting Odds
- Favorite: Terence Crawford : 1.2 (-600)
- Underdog: Israil Madrimov : 7.0 (+600)
Method of victory | Terence Crawford | Israil Madrimov |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.7 (-138) | 11.0 (+1000) |
By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+220) | 13.0 (+1200) |