Terence Crawford is back in the ring tonight, looking to take over a new weight class.
Arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Crawford is a three-division world champion and has twice been undisputed. In his most recent fight, Crawford dominated former unified world champion Errol Spence to become undisputed at welterweight.
After a rematch failed to materialize, Crawford turned to the 154-pound division and its WBA champion, Israil Madrimov. Madrimov is undefeated and will be defending the title for the first time, after winning it in March with a fifth round TKO of undefeated contender Magomed Kurbanov.
“The challenge of moving to 154 and fighting Madrimov is a hill that you have to climb,” Brian McIntyre, Crawford’s trainer, said. “I know that the team and everybody around the team want(s) challenges like that so you can say we are the best out there. We have solidified that over the years.”
Check below for live updates throughout the Crawford vs. Madrimov fight card.
Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov undercard results
- In progress: Jared Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs) vs. Martin Bakole (20-1, 15 KOs)
- David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic by unanimous decision
- Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran by KO in round 7
- Steve Nelson def. Marcos Ramon Vazquez by KO in round 5
- Ziyad Almaayouf draws Michael Bulik; majority decision draw
