Terence Crawford, with a perfect record of 40-0 and 31 knockouts, stepped onto the scale at 153.4 lbs for his title challenge against the WBA Junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov. Madrimov, on the other hand, weighed in right at the limit of 154 pounds and looked to be in impeccable shape. The fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, is set to take place at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV this Saturday, August 3rd.
Despite Crawford’s impressive record and reputation, some have expressed doubt about his position as the betting favorite in this bout. Critics argue that Madrimov, with a record of 10-0-1 and 7 knockouts, poses a significant threat to Crawford’s title aspirations. Many believe that the fight is closer to a 50-50 chance, with Madrimov’s youth and power giving him a legitimate shot at victory. Crawford, at 36 years old, may be past his prime and facing an uphill battle against a hungry and determined opponent.
While all eyes are on the Crawford-Madrimov showdown, there is also considerable interest in the undercard fights, some of which may be more appealing to casual fans. One of the most anticipated matchups is the clash between WBA light welterweight champion Cruz and challenger Valenzuela. Cruz, who weighed in at 140 lbs, is looking to defend his title and steal the show from the main event. Valenzuela, at 139.8 lbs, appears ready to give Cruz a run for his money in what could be a potential show-stealer.
Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. raised eyebrows with his weigh-in at 274.4 lbs for his upcoming fight against Jarrell Miller. Meanwhile, Miller tipped the scales at a hefty 305.6 lbs, indicating that both fighters may have struggled with their weight management leading up to the bout. Fans are concerned about Ruiz’s weight, as it is dangerously close to the 283 lbs he carried in his loss to Anthony Joshua. In another heavyweight matchup, the unbeaten Jared Anderson faces off against Martin Bakole, with both fighters coming in at respectable weights despite Bakole being slightly heavier.
The undercard also features intriguing matchups such as David Morrell’s title fight against Radivoje Kalajhdzic and Andy Cruz’s bout with Antonio Moran. Morrell weighed in at 174.8 lbs for his shot at the WBA World light heavyweight title, while Kalajhdzic came in at 174.4 lbs. In the lightweight division, 2020 Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz looks to continue his undefeated streak against Moran, who weighed in at 134.8 lbs. These undercard fights promise to deliver plenty of action and excitement to complement the main event.
The upcoming fight night promises to be a thrilling spectacle with a mix of established champions, rising stars, and potential upsets. While the main event between Crawford and Madrimov takes center stage, the stacked undercard provides plenty of reasons for fans to tune in and witness the boxing action unfold. With so much talent on display, fight night is sure to deliver memorable moments and highlight the best that the sport has to offer.