Israil Madrimov
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Interview
Isaac Cruz yearns for another shot at Gervonta Davis with full training camp
"Pitbull" proved that a fighter can evolve into a star even in defeat, and the performance led to four straight appearances as a co-featured attraction on pay-per-view cards, the most recent one in March being an eighth-round stoppage against Rolando...
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Eddie Hearn: 154 pounds a step too far for Terence Crawford
Crawford, 40-0 (31 KOs), is widely considered to be the pound-for-pound best fighter in the sport today. He won his first title down at lightweight against Ricky Burns back in 2014 and since then has gone on to conquer the junior welterweight and wel...
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Interview
Israil Madrimov honored for Terence Crawford to go from idol to rival
Israil Madrimov recently spoke to BoxingScene following another intense training session in the 105-degree heat of the Coachella Valley, praising his Aug, 3 opponent, Terence Crawford while voicing his confidence: "It's my time," he said.
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Eddie Hearn Labels Israil Madrimov As One Of The Toughest Fights Of Terence Crawford’s Career
Promoter Eddie Hearn believes those who are quick to dismiss WBA junior middleweight title-holder Israil Madrimov should reconsider as he prepares to face pound-for-pound talent Terence Crawford. The bout is set for August 3 as part of a huge show at...
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Euro News: Soro’s Bad Luck, Sadjo Meets Palacio, Ngabu Returns
If it wasn't for bad luck French junior-middleweight veteran Michel Soro (35-4-2) wouldn't have had any luck at all, at least not in the last few years. In 2022 he was stopped in the ninth round by Israel Madrimov (then 7-0) in a WBA eliminator. He w...
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Chase Canelo Alvarez or GOAT status? Debating Terence Crawford’s Future
Terence Crawford could be three victories away from doing something that has never been done in the four-belt era: standing as an undisputed champion in three weight classes. Or the Nebraska fighter driven to defeat the most daunting opponen...
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Interview
Bob Arum Open to Re-signing Terence Crawford: ‘There Is No Animosity There’
Terence Crawford is taking turns picking and choosing the fights he pleases as a promotional free agent. After an acrimonious split from longtime promoter Top Rank following his 2021 stoppage win against Shawn Porter, Crawford has worked with BLK...
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Daily Bread Mailbag: More On Ryan Garcia After Another Crazy Week, Madrimov’s Chances Against Crawford, Ortiz-Tszyu And Fury vs. Usyk
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards giving his thoughts on the fallout from Ryan Garcia’s positive VADA tests, the August 3 fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov, and what might happen when Tyson Fury and Olek...