Terence Crawford will look to prove his pound-for-pound supremacy once again when he takes on WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast on PPV by DAZN, ESPN+ and Prime Video.
Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) has already captured world titles at lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight. In July 2023, the 36-year-old switch hitter from Omaha, Nebraska, turned in a dazzling display to stop Errol Spence Jr. in nine rounds and lay claim to the undisputed welterweight championship of the world.
“I’m going to be stronger at 154 pounds and be more energized,” said Crawford at the final press conference. “It’s going to be less stress on my body with the weight and I’m going to be ready. I’m good right now and I expect to win however it comes if it’s a knockout, a decision I expect to win.”
WATCH: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on ESPN+
Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) is a former amateur star who has been fast-tracked to world title glory. In March, the Uzbekistan native scored a shuddering fifth-round knockout over Russian contender Magomed Kurbanov to win the vacant world title and his first defense is a dream assignment against a fighter he admires.
“[Crawford is] my favourite fighter, but I believe that I can prove that I’m the best in the world,” Madrimov stated. “I believe that anything is possible. My dream is to create something that nobody expects and win the fight that nobody expects me to win, and I believe I can do that Saturday.”
The Sporting News will provide live coverage from the full card in Los Angeles and round-by-round scoring for the main event.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live updates, highlights, and commentary
8:05 p.m. ET | 5:05 p.m. PT: The fight is over and we’ve gone the distance. The unbeaten Morrell wins the final round and should be posting a unanimous decision win. However, it was not the exciting light heavyweight debut that he was looking for.
7:57 p.m. ET | 4:57 p.m. PT: We’re through 10 rounds and this fight has been disappointing. The only drama is that Morrell has lost some rounds. Still, his harder-hitting and eye-catching bursts will have him ahead on the scorecards. Kalajdzic has produced some nice work, but not enough to close the gap.
7:47 p.m. ET | 4:47 p.m. PT: BIG RIGHT HOOK ROCKS KALAJDIC IN ROUND EIGHT. Hot Rod’s legs dipped, but he’s over the worst of it and fighting back.
7:42 p.m. ET | 4:42 p.m. PT: We’re through six rounds. Morrell is ahead, but he’s beginning to look bored and may have lost a couple of rounds following Kalajdzic around. Neither fighter has been hurt and the action has been largely one-paced.
7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT: Three rounds in and Morrell is in command. The Cuban fighter boxing beautifully out of the southpaw stance and controlling the action behind the jab. At the end of the third, a sustained attack from Morrell had Kalajdzic on the retreat.
7:10 p.m. ET | 4:10 pm PT: Next up is David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic for the WBA “regular” light heavyweight title (yes, Dmitry Bivol is the REAL WBA champ at 175 pounds). But while it might not be an authentic world title fight, it’s a great chance to see the unbeaten Morrell in his light heavyweight debut against a top opponent in “Hot Rod”!
THE WINNER IS UNBEATEN LIGHTWEIGHT SENSATION ANDY CRUZ. OFFICIAL TIME IS 2:59 OF ROUND 7. HE IMPROVES TO 4-0 (2 KOs).
6:52 p.m. ET | 3:52 p.m. PT: HUGE POWER JAB FROM CRUZ ROCKS MORAN! A RIGHT MONSTER RIGHT SENDS HIM SPRAWLING INTO THE ROPES. The referee calls it a knockdown and Moran cannot recover his senses. IT’S ALL OVER in round seven!!!
6:48 p.m. ET | 3:48 p.m. PT: Moran just posted his best round of the fight in the sixth. He’s being very aggressive and walking through Cruz’s jab and pot-shotting. The second half of this fight promises to be very interesting.
6:40 p.m. ET | 3:40 p.m. PT: OHHHH! Cruz was momentarily rocked by a sharp left hook to the jaw in the fourth. The first moment of adversity in his professional career. He recovers and gets a telling-off from his corner.
6:38 p.m. ET | 3:38 p.m. PT: We’re three rounds into this lightweight 10-rounder and Cruz is in command. Moran is game and having sporadic success, but he’s on the end of the Cuban’s jab and has been absorbing a shellacking to the body.
6:20 p.m. ET | 3:20 p.m.PT: Our first fight features white-hot prospect Andy Cruz, the former Olympic and triple world champion against Antonio Moran. Cruz, who campaigns at lightweight, is a dazzling talent who’s looking to go 4-0.
5 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. PT: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the eagerly anticipated showdown between pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford and WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov. We’re in the countdown!!!
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov start time
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Location: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California
The Crawford vs. Madrimov main card starts at 7 p.m. ET. The main event fighters should make their way to the ring around 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov
There are multiple ways to watch Crawford vs. Madrimov on pay-per-view. The fight will be available on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN PPV. The PPV price will be $79.99.
WATCH: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on ESPN+
Crawford vs. Madrimov is also available on Prime Video in the U.S. Prime Video is available for existing Prime customers and those new to the platform. Subscribers can choose from multiple membership plans with discounts available for students. Prime also offers a free 30-day trial for new customers.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight card
- Terence Crawford vs. Israi Madrimov for the WBA super welterweight titles
- Jared Anderson vs Martin Bakole; Heavyweights
- David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic for the WBA light heavyweight title
- Isaac Cruz (c) vs. Jose Valenzuela for the WBA super lightweight title
- Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran; Lightweights
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller; Heavyweights