Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that Terrence Crawford, who will compete in the main event on August 3rd at the BMO Arena in Los Angeles, California, will continue his career with opponent WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov. I believe that this poses the greatest threat.
When Crawford faces Madrimov, it will be difficult for him to compete in the same way as Errol Spence and David Avanesyan. He is more disciplined and attacks harder than them.
Hearn suspects age is catching up with the soon-to-be 37-year-old Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs), who has been away from the ring celebrating his win over Spence for nearly a year. There is.
There aren't many players at Crawford's age who can still compete at a high level. There aren't many fighters, especially those who move up in weight to take on the biggest puncher of their career. Crawford may have to fight differently.
Madrimov as a threat
“My guy here is going to derail the plans. To be honest, don't bet on Israel Madrimov. This is a very tough fight. For Terrence Crawford's career so far, I think it will be the toughest fight, because this is a young world champion, a strong world champion, a prime world champion,” promoter Eddie Hearn told the media about Crawford's fight with the WBA junior middleweight. Ta. He will face champion Israel Madrimov on August 3rd in Los Angeles.
Crawford, who we saw against Spence, will be in big trouble against Madrimov. That's because he won't be as wild as Errol, and if he lands, he'll have a shot to impact Crawford from Nebraska.
Madrimov won't cut weight like Spence or come back from a 17-month layoff and will not play in a game after entertaining camp at more than 200 pounds with an eye injury.
“He gave Terrence Crawford a shine and he gave Jaron Ennis a shine because He knows his boxing and knows how good they are,” Hearn said. Told. “So, for me, it's one of the biggest fights in this sport, but let's take a look at the Madrimov vs. Crawford match first. Let's see how this year goes.
Crawford's age and weight class concerns
“Madrimov is the best 154-pounder in the world, I believe that. Terrence comes right out of the gate and wants to be the champion of it all,” Hearn said. boxing news. “His Excellency contacted me and said, “I have won a main event fight on a big card.
It's hard to say for sure if Madrimov is the best at 154, but he is the hardest hitter Crawford will face in his career. He's also more skilled than anyone Crawford has ever fought, but that doesn't mean much since he's mostly fought B-level opponents. Spence and Shawn Porter are the best names on Crawford's resume. Those guys won't be able to beat Madrimov.
“It’s like I told him, every fighter gets older, every fighter goes one division too far. Is that possible?” Hearn continued.
“Madrimov has great footwork. He's elusive, his defense is good, his punches are really, really, really strong, but we're playing against pound-for-pound No. 1. I understand that.
Recognize Crawford's greatness
“That guy is a genius. He’s uncontroversial at 140. He’s uncontroversial at 147 and he’s trying to be uncontroversial at 157.
“You may look back on us as the greatest fighter of our generation. So, I'm happy to be working with Terrence again… now's the time to break his heart and Bomac.” Respect, we're just getting pumped up for the big show,” Hearn said.