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Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov LIVE: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as undefeated superstar eyes another world title

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Terence Crawford will aim to win another world title when he battles super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov next month.

The pair will clash in LA later this summer, with Crawford set for his first fight at this weight after conquering the welterweight division.

‘Bud’ has held belts in the super-lightweight and lightweight divisions too and he boasts an incredible 40-0 professional record making him arguably the best in the world.

He was originally meant to take on Errol Spence in a rematch, but Spence’s long recovery time after surgery meant talks broke down.

It meant Crawford decided to step up and face Madrimov instead, with the Uzbekistan boxer set to be one of his toughest opponents to date.

Crawford vs Madrimov: Date and how to follow

This fight will take place on Saturday, August 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, USA.

Timings for the event are yet to be confirmed, but the main event is expected to get started in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK.

It will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV and fans can watch the fight for £24.99. More details on how to sign up for DAZN can be found here.

talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also keep you up to date with the latest.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Crawford vs Madrimov: Undercard 

Subject to change 

  • MAIN EVENT: Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov – WBA super-welterweight title
  • Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Jarrell Miller
  • Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela
  • Martin Bakole vs Jared Anderson
  • David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic
  • Andy Cruz vs Antonio Moran

Crawford vs Madrimov: What has been said? 

Speaking about the upcoming bout, Crawford said: “I cannot wait to get back in the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

“Israil Madrimov is a tremendous and entertaining fighter, but on August 3, he will be my next victim. This is the Terence Crawford era.”

Madrimov’s promoter Eddie Hearn thinks that Crawford is underestimating his opponent.

Hearn said: “I think they’re underestimating him. He’s extremely tough and he hits very hard.

“And it’s all like, ‘Canelo after this.’ Don’t get me wrong. Crawford is the favourite in the fight, but Madrimov is a very, very tough fight.

“He’s got great movement, he’s a fit, strong guy in his prime, and as I said, he punches very hard, and that’s not an easy fight.”

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Terence Crawford Willing To Rematch Errol Spence Jr Under One Major Condition

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Terence Crawford scored a career-defining victory over Errol Spence Jr last year.

After a frustratingly long wait, fans witnessed the two top dogs at 147 come together in Las Vegas on July 29.

The ninth round stoppage saw ‘Bud’ put an end to a long-running welterweight supremacy debate, secure all four belts in the division and become the first male fighter to be undisputed in two weight classes.

A rematch – which was agreed in the contract at the loser’s discretion – seemed unnecessary to most given the nature of the win, and time ran out for Spence to activate it. That does not mean it won’t happen further down the line.

Speaking to Brian Mazique, Crawford laid out the conditions for the pair to run it back – namely both having a belt at 154.

Reports say Spence has agreed a deal to face recently-crowned WBC and WBO Super-Welterweight Champion Sebastian Fundora in October although the bout is yet to be made official.

Crawford, though, has his shot locked in. He faces 10-0 Israil Madrimov on August 3 in an attempt to become a four-division world champion.

Despite his goal of continuing to move up to super-middleweight to challenge Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, he has expressed an interest in becoming undisputed at 154 if he can do it quickly. Spence may just be one of two obstacles to getting there.

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Anthony Joshua Makes Shock Pick For Hardest Punch He’s Been Hit With: “I’ll Never Forget It”

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Anthony Joshua was only accustomed to dishing out punishment rather than taking it for the first half of his pro campaign.

In his fifteenth fight against Dillian Whyte for the British title he was rocked but managed to turn the tide and stop his rival. Three fights later would be a war with Wladimir Klitschko where he suffered his first knockdown – a fight Joshua has admitted made him adopt a more cautious approach.

A stoppage loss to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 was the next time ‘AJ’ was seriously hurt, and he took some sustained and accurate work against Oleksandr Usyk in their double-header.

Regardless, it was in the amateurs when he was hit the hardest. In a feature with Men’s Health, Joshua looked back to the World Championships in 2011 when asked about the most pain he has felt in the ring.

The man Joshua refers to is Magomedrasul Majidov. After winning the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships by beating the Brit, he would take a Bronze Medal at the 2012 Olympics in London where ‘AJ’ won Gold.

Majidov scored Gold at the Amateur Worlds again in 2013 and 2017. He turned over to the pro ranks under Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn in 2019, winning his first three bouts by stoppage before being knocked out himself in the first round by Russian Andrey Fedosov in 2021. He hasn’t fought since.

Joshua returns to the ring on September 21 to face big-punching Daniel Dubois who has recently been elevated to world champion.

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Anthony Joshua’s team wants to know why Daniel Dubois hasn’t signed up for PED testing

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Come September 21, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are supposed to fight the recently vacated IBF Heavyweight title of the world. Oleksandr Usyk was practically forced to vacate the belt right after beating Tyson Fury for the unified heavyweight title. Their reasoning behind it was that they want to keep the heavyweight division active and these two British boxers deserve a shot at the belt. Despite Usyk’s efforts to reverse the decision, he still had to vacate it. In a new turn of events, AJ’s 258MGT promotions just asked on Twitter why Daniel Dubois still hasn’t signed up for the PED Vada Testing pool. Every single fighter must submit themselves to this testing in order to prove they are not using PEDs at least two months before the fight.

Why hasn’t Daniel Dubois signed up for Vada Testing?

Currently, there is an ongoing conversation amongst boxing experts that Daniel Dubois has increased his punshing power considerably in a short amount of time. Given the rumors about potential PED use, Anthony Joshua’s camp has decided to take this public and start asking these questions. As far as we know, Daniel Dubois’ team has’t responded to this inquiry from Anthony Joshua’s side. Queensberry Promotions are the ones supposed to respond to these questions. Thus far, there has been no response from them either as the clock keeps ticking. If Daniel Dubois has indeed not presented himself for VADA Testing, there is a chance that this fight will be postponed by at least a month.

In recent years, there has been a clear uptick in doping amongst combat sports athletes. We know well what Ryan Garcia has done with the Devin Haney fight, he was found postive for PEDs and was subsequently suspended by the WBC for his erratic behavior. Amid the recent uptick, there are many different measures that are considered in order to get some level of control back from the people who are hell bent on breaking the rules. Catching athletes using PEDs has turned extremely difficult in recent years and there needs to be a better strategy in place that can identify aggressors. Combat sports nee to rule by example when it comes to PEDs.

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Terence Crawford adds former pound-for-pound superstar to his training setup

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Crawford is back next month.

Terence Crawford’s training preparations for his upcoming clash with Israil Madrimov have been boosted with the arrival of Andre Ward.

Crawford will jump up to 154lbs for the first time in his career when he looks to become world champion against the unbeaten Uzbek fighter in a fight that can be seen live on DAZN, August 3.

Crawford’s leap to super-welterweight comes a year after his stunning display against Errol Spence that saw him become undisputed ruler at 147lbs.

Crawford had been linked to a huge showdown against Canelo Alvarez, but next up is Madrimov.

Ward, who walked away from boxing in 2017 following back-to-back wins against Sergey Kovalev, has long been an admirer of the Nebraska fighter.

His input into Crawford’s training could be vital if he’s to add another world title to his collection.

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Tim Bradley Changes Verdict On Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov Fight

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Terence Crawford will enter a fourth division next month after already achieving world championship status in three.

The pound-for-pound star from Omaha, Nebraska marked what is extremely likely to be his final bout at welterweight last year when he defeated Errol Spence Jr in excellent fashion to become undisputed.

With his eyes set firmly on a fight against Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez at super-middleweight in the future, ‘Bud’ makes the first tentative step towards the division by moving up to 154 and challenging undefeated 10-0 champion Israil Madrimov, who won the WBA belt against Magomed Kurbanov earlier this year.

Speaking on the fight back in April, Tim Bradley said Crawford would ‘crush’ Madrimov.

As the bout approaches the Hall of Fame fighter turned analyst has adopted a more cautious take, as shown in a recent feature with Pro Box TV.

Madrimov – who recently impressed fans with his physique in the latest camp photos – looks to spoil the party on August 3 by beating Crawford and keeping the WBA title.

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Roy Jones Jr. Names Gervonta Davis “The Most Deadly Kind of Guy” Besides Mike Tyson-Esque Boxers

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Game recognizes game! Once considered the best boxer in the world, Roy Jones Jr. has solidified Gervonta Davis as the Crème de la crème of boxing right now—besides Mike Tyson, of course. The Baltimore native is coming off a spectacular eight round knockout victory over Frank Martin earlier this year. And guess what? Bigger fights are on the horizon!

The 29-year-old unbeaten WBA lightweight champion is in talks with Ukrainian boxing legend Vasyl Lomachenko for a fight later this year, which could propel him to the absolute top of the food chain. In the meantime, ‘Captain Hook’ appeared in an interview with former NBA player Stephen Jackson, where, you guessed it, Gervonta Davis was the topic.

Gervonta Davis, a Chess player? Roy Jones Jr. explains

There are no conversations in this world about the best in boxing without Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, and that’s why Jackson brought him up during his chat with Jones Jr. Immediately, ‘Captain Hook’ exploded with excitement to say, “One of the best ones out there… he’s really [one of the] pound the best ones of the coup”.

Jones expanded that ‘Tank’ is not just a great puncher, he is also one of the best boxers. “Some that can punch, can’t box. He can box, he can punch, he can move laterally, he can do it left side, right side”, said the former champion. In a nutshell, Jones felt Davis can do whatever it takes to get the dub, which many others can’t.

When Jackson highlighted how Davis’ ability to set up punches has improved drastically, Jones had the same enthusiasm in his voice, as he said, “Of course, I agree with that! Because he shows discipline… He got enough shock on his punch but he knows how to set the punch up before he does it”. Jones praised the amount of patience Davis shows while setting up his bone crushing punches and the timing he delivers it with.

This led him to proclaim, “That’s the most deadly kind of guy in the world besides a Mike Tyson type guy in boxing”. He even added that Davis is no less than an expert “chess player” while in the ring, which makes him a “killer”. But the question is, will this killer instinct help Davis beat Lomachenko? Golden Boy Promotions head makes an empathetic prediction!

Oscar De La Hoya feels the age gap will play a key role

There’s no doubt Vasyl Lomachenko is an absolute unit! The guy has titles in three weight divisions, and he can fight in both southpaw and orthodox. It will be a tough challenge for Davis to overcome, but their age gap can not be overlooked. While Davis is 29, Lomachenko is staring down the retirement barrel at 36.

Oscar De La Hoya feels the same way, who said in an interview with ES News a few days ago, “I think it’ll be a good fight, but I do think that Tank with the youth and with Loma kind of losing a step, and I don’t say that with any disrespect it just happens, it just does, father time catches up to you”. So, Oscar felt their potential fight would be the perfect time for “Tank to dethrone Lomachenko”.

Gervonta Davis has four back-to-back knockouts wins over elite level boxers, of course, Roy Jones Jr. would have high regards for the Baltimore puncher. But what happens when he eventually fights Shakur Stevenson? Will Stevenson’s defense prove too much for ‘Tank’? Or will he bulldozer through it?

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Oscar De La Hoya Makes Emphatic Gervonta Davis-Lomachenko Prediction: “No Disrespect”

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According to head of Top Rank promotions, Bob Arum, his man Vasiliy Lomachenko is in negotiations to face Gervonta Davis next.

Lomachenko is a three-weight world champion and currently holds the IBF lightweight title after rolling back the years with a vintage performance against former champion George Kambosos Jr.

The Ukrainian became the first man to stop Kambosos after the towel was thrown in by the corner in the eleventh round after a series of punishing body shots.

‘Tank’ returned to the ring last month for the first time since stopping Ryan Garcia over a year ago to face previously unbeaten American Frank Martin.

WBA Champion Davis did what he seems to always do by conceding the early rounds but applying increasing pressure to his opponent, putting them under physical and mental strain.

The Baltimore native finished his man in the eighth round when he landed an uppercut followed by a devastating straight left.

Before the fight Tank made it clear that Loma was on his hit list and now talks have started for a fight towards the end of the year,

Speaking to ES NEWS about the possible unification matchup, legendary former fighter turned promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, thinks the time is perfect for Davis to ‘dethrone’ Lomachenko.

Another man chasing a fight with Tank is WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson who is coming off another dominant, if underwhelming, points victory over Artem Harutyunyan.

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Gervonta Davis vs Vasyl Lomachenko is close to becoming official with November date in sight

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Ukrainian lightweight Vasyl Lomachenko was once at the very top of the world and looking indestructible, just like Gervonta Davis feels today. At a certain point during that great moment for ‘Loma’, even people like Joe Rogan were talking about him for his skills. Right now, it doesn’t feel like anybody can defeat Gervonta Davis, which is one of the main reasons promoters want this fight to happen in the first place. If anybody has the skillset to potentially defeat ‘Tank‘, that man is Vasyl Lomachenko. Because if Loma finds his best form again by November, we could be in for one of the best fights of 2024. There is no question about that and everybody who loves boxing would watch it.

Bob Arum confirms Gervonta vs Lomachenko?

During a recent interview with Fights ATW, legendary promoter Bob Arum revealed he has been talking to Lomachenko’s manager, Egis Klimas. It was a meeting at a restaurant in Beverley Hills. That’s exactly where Arum dropped the bomb, one of the fights every boxing fan would want to see. This is what he told Fights ATW during the interview” “We discussed Loma. Loma is coming here (this week), and we will sit down, and he will tell us what he wants. My feeling is, reading Egis, that it’s a Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fight. It’s a Vegas fight, MGM or T-Mobile. We’d decide a date where there are openings.”

So, November 2024 in Las Vegas. That is the potential date but Arum did mention that this was the first time they talked about it. We will likely have a few months worth of negotiations before we get a final date and a venue. As far as where this fight might take place, the two options are the MGM Grand or the T-Mobile Arena. If this is announced over the next few weeks, we can already start speculating and wait for the show these two will put on during the press conferences leading up to the event. We are ready for another great fight to close out the year.

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Shawn Porter Gives Honest Verdict On Gervonta Davis-Shakur Stevenson: “It’s Hard To See Him Losing”

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Gervonta Davis versus Shakur Stevenson is one of the most sought-after fights in the sport.

The all-American clash would see two world titles and two undefeated records on the line, pitting Stevenson’s elite defence and movement against ‘Tank’s calculated stalking and devastating power.

Both men benefitted from Devin Haney relinquishing his lightweight titles, as Stevenson picked up the vacant WBC belt with a win over Edwin De Los Santos and Davis was elevated to WBA Champion, staging a knockout first defence against Frank Martin recently.

The pair have assured fans they will meet in the ring, and two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter looked ahead to that day on his podcast.

Like many in-demand fights in boxing, fans will have to wait for it to marinate a while longer as Davis enters talks with IBF Champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.

In the meantime, Stevenson has said he is open to facing number one contender William Zepeda.

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