Highlights
- Terence Crawford steps up to face Israil Madrimov for the WBA 154-pound title in historic August 3 bout at BMO Stadium.
- Riyadh Season expands globally with boxing event in Los Angeles, marking a new milestone for promoters and excitement among fans.
- Loaded undercard features Andy Ruiz’s return, Cruz’s first title defense, and other thrilling matchups for a memorable night of boxing at BMO Stadium.
It has been confirmed that Terence Crawford, the reigning 147-pound champion and widely regarded pound-for-pound king, will be stepping up in weight to take on Israil Madrimov, the current holder of the WBA 154-pound title. The highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The undercard is stacked with exciting fights including the return of Andy Ruiz and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz’s first title defense after defeating Rolando Romero to capture the title.
This historic event marks the first venture outside of Saudi Arabia for lead promoter Riyadh Season, a significant milestone in the organization’s expansion efforts. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, expressed his excitement, stating, “We want to give people around the world the opportunity to enjoy their own Riyadh Season experience, and this is exactly what we hope to achieve by staging this and also future events around the world.”
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Terence Crawford Aims For Secure World Title In Fourth Division
Bud Will Make A Run For Undisputed At 154
Crawford, boasting an impressive record of 40 wins and no losses with 31 knockouts, has already claimed world titles in three different weight classes (135, 140, and 147 pounds). Now, at 36 years old, the Omaha native aims to secure a major belt in a fourth division, further solidifying his status as one of boxing’s elite. He confidently declared, “I cannot wait to get back in the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.”
His opponent, Israil Madrimov, with a record of 10 wins, no losses, and 1 draw, has risen through the ranks to claim the vacant WBA title. The California-based Uzbek expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge, acknowledging Crawford’s prowess while affirming his readiness to make a statement in the ring.
“Terence Crawford is one of my favorite boxers and one of the best boxers in the world. I am very excited to get this opportunity to make a statement, and I will, Inshallah.”
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Terence Crawford is moving up to light middleweight where he plans to become undisputed again.
Crawford vs. Madrimov Undercard Is Stacked
Andy Ruiz Returns To Fight Big Baby Miller
The undercard for this blockbuster event promises to deliver excitement, featuring matchups such as Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela for Cruz’s WBA title, Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller in the heavyweight division, David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic in the light heavyweight category, and Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran in the lightweight division.
Isaac Cruz, fresh off a sensational eighth-round knockout victory to claim his belt, is set to defend his title against a formidable opponent in Jose Valenzuela. Meanwhile, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. makes his highly anticipated return to the ring after nearly two years, aiming to make a statement against Jarrell Miller.
With anticipation building and excitement reaching a fever pitch, all eyes will be on BMO Stadium on August 3 as boxing fans around the world eagerly await what promises to be an unforgettable night of world-class action.
