Promoter Eddie Hearn predicts a knockout victory for WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov in his title protection in opposition to Terence Crawford eight days from now, on August third, on the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Madrimov’s Path to Superstardom
Hearn feels that that is the battle that can launch Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) to develop into a “celebrity” after he defeats Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) in his stepping-stone battle on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV.
‘He’s able to knock out Terence Crawford in Los Angeles. That is the battle that turns Israil Madrimov right into a celebrity,” promoter Eddie Hearn on X.
It’ll be a giant shock to the boxing world if Madrimov, 29, defeats Crawford as a result of many followers view him as unbeatable. They consider he’s able to transferring as much as tremendous middleweight to defeat Canelo Alvarez in early 2025.
Can Crawford Overcome Madrimov’s Energy?
Madrimov has the ability and elegance to provide Crawford issues, however he doesn’t put his punches collectively together type the best way he must for him to beat the Nebraska native. Throwing potshots in opposition to Crawford gained’t work.
It could if Madrimov possessed one-punch energy like one of many KO artists previously, like Julian Jackson, however he’s not that form of a puncher. If he may punch like that, it wouldn’t matter that he couldn’t throw combos in opposition to Crawford; he’d finally get him.
The best way Canelo struggled in his final battle in opposition to a really average-looking Jaime Munguia makes it appear as if there’s probability Crawford will beat him. First, he should beat Madrimov on August third, which will likely be check to see if Crawford can transfer as much as 168 for the Canelo check.
Crawford’s Future Plans: Canelo and Past
If Crawford beats Madrimov and Canelo, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh should devise one other hurdle for him. Can Crawford transfer as much as 175 and battle the likes of Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and David Benavidez? That may be the subsequent plan. It could be pointless for Crawford to return to 154 if he’s victorious in opposition to Canelo.
“In fact, they’ve plans they usually’re pondering forward of what’s going to occur subsequent. I’ve plans too. My plans are to get the victory on August third,” stated Madrimov to Fighthype, discussing his ideas on Crawford.
It bothers Madrimov that Crawford is trying previous him towards a battle in opposition to Canelo, however a minimum of it lets him know he feels assured about successful. It’s as much as Madrimov to indicate the 36-year-old Crawford that he’s ignored him.
Madrimov’s Concentrate on the Current
“I’m concentrating on this battle in opposition to Terence Crawford. I don’t take into consideration the rest. I’m there to win the battle, and after the battle, we are able to discuss all the pieces else,” stated Madrimov.
“His serving to out Terence Crawford might assist him, however possibly not. We’ll see within the ring,” stated Madrimov about Andre Ward aiding Crawford with sparring. “If it’s one thing that motivates him and helps him, good for him. Bivol helps me put together for the battle.”
Crawford’s sparring with 40-year-old Andre Ward isn’t a giant deal as a result of his model is nothing like Madrimov’s, and he didn’t look in nice form within the clips of them understanding.
“We selected our path. His path was in skilled boxing, and my path was in beginner boxing,” stated Madrimov, explaining why he solely has 11 fights as a professional in comparison with Crawford’s 40. “So, I went on to win a number of world titles as an beginner.
Madrimov probably has higher expertise from his a few years within the amateurs than Crawford has as a professional. Madrimov fought many high-level fighters within the amateurs, whereas Crawford’s resume as a professional has quite a lot of filler in opposition to marginal fighters, each late in his profession and early.
“As soon as we obtained into the professionals, we went the exhausting manner. We selected the exhausting path, with all ten fights being powerful fights. Six of them have been title eliminators, and all of them have been powerful. So, stiff competitors. Sure, he’s extra recognized, however that’s my alternative,” stated Madrimov about his path.
