WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and Terence Crawford made their grand arrivals in Los Angeles on Tuesday forward of their headliner conflict this Saturday, August third, on the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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A Quiet But Tense Face-Off
It was an uneventful face-off between the 2, with each guys staying quiet. Safety was available simply in case, however Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) isn’t the kind to behave out throughout his face-offs. The battle doesn’t want that to get followers .
Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) appeared slim and athletic, chopping weight. He appeared regular for the 154-pound division in his drained look, however he’s more likely to be large by the point he rehydrates on Saturday for the battle.
Madrimov’s Confidence & Crawford’s Period
When requested by DAZN about his ideas on the battle, Madrimov made it clear that that is his division and that he intends on profitable on Saturday.
Crawford-Madrimov will probably be headlining reside on DAZN. The undercard has Isaac Cruz defending his WBA gentle welterweight title in opposition to Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela within the co-feature. Additionally on the cardboard is former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. preventing Jarrell Miller.
Chris Mannix: “Israel, it’s a primary title protection for you, and it’s a giant one in opposition to a person that has lengthy been the pound-for-pound king. How are you feeling heading into this battle?”
Israil Madrimov: “I’m feeling nice. I’ve been ready for this second for a very long time. My dream is coming true as a result of I’m feeling nice,”
Mannix: “Three divisions, nobody has been in a position to beat this man. Why are you assured that you simply’ll have the ability to do it?”
Madrimov: “That is my division as a result of it’s solely victory for me.”
Mannix: “It’s been a very long time since we known as you a title challenger. How does it really feel to be difficult for a belt at 154?”
Terence Crawford: “It’s alright. I needed to undergo it at 135, 140 and 147. It ain’t no totally different than at 154.”
Mannix: “It’s your first battle at junior middleweight. You’re going proper to the highest of the division in opposition to Israil Madrimov. Why was this the proper battle for you?”
Crawford: “I believe all of the fights are vital at 154. I would like all of the champions. I think about Israil the #1 man within the division. He’s a terrific fighter. I simply assume its the Terence Crawford period.”
Mannix: “This man might be slightly bit greater and stronger. What sort of battle are you anticipating on Saturday?”
Crawford: “I don’t know. He may come out and attempt to field. He may attempt to use his dimension and strain me, however I guarantee you. We’re going to be prepared for no matter he brings to the desk.”
Mannix: “11 straight knockouts for you. Is that this the kind of battle you could get the twelfth?”
Crawford: “Hey, we will see,”
