Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has made it clear that he is determined to set up a unification fight between WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz and WBA champ Terence Crawford. This announcement comes on the heels of Vergil’s recent twelve-round majority decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk. De La Hoya emphasized that the decision
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Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has recently claimed that watching Terence Crawford’s fight against Ismail Madrimov has made him rethink his previous opinion on whether Crawford could beat unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. De La Hoya initially believed that Crawford’s skill set would be too much for Canelo, even in the 168-pound weight class.
Terence Crawford has adamantly denied using Canelo Alvarez’s name to promote his fight against Israil Madrimov, which took place last Saturday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Despite Canelo feeling that his name was being exploited to generate interest in the Crawford-Madrimov bout, Crawford maintains that he did not need to rely on Canelo’s
Canelo Alvarez recently expressed his dissatisfaction with Turki Alalshikh’s comments regarding a potential fight between him and Terence Crawford. Turki had suggested the matchup, but Canelo felt that it was not the right time or opponent for him. In addition, Canelo was upset about Turki’s decision to schedule a UFC event on the same night
Boxing commentator Tim Bradley recently made some exaggerated claims about Terence Crawford’s performance against Israil Madrimov, asserting that Crawford completely dominated the bout and “whooped” his opponent. However, upon analyzing the fight, it becomes evident that Bradley’s interpretation may not be entirely accurate. Bradley’s assertion that Crawford “hurt” Madrimov several times in the fight raises
Turki Alalshikh recently took to social media to announce a shift in his boxing promotion strategy. The Saudi money man revealed that he is no longer interested in making a fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Instead, he expressed his desire to focus on making big fights for rising stars in the sport. Alalshikh
Following a challenging 12-round unanimous decision win by Terence Crawford over Israil Madrimov, promoter Eddie Hearn expressed skepticism about the possibility of a rematch. Hearn believed that Madrimov gave Crawford the toughest fight of his career and that the judges’ decision may have saved Crawford from his first defeat. With uncertainty surrounding a potential Canelo
As Terence Crawford celebrates his victory over Israil Madrimov and his newly acquired fourth weight world title, the question on everyone’s mind is what comes next for the talented boxer. The possibility of a historic showdown with Canelo Alvarez looms large, as businessman Turki Alalshikh pushes for the highly anticipated fight. However, Crawford’s stance on
Terence Crawford made headlines recently by calling out superstar Canelo Alvarez after his victory over Israil Madrimov. Crawford expressed interest in fighting Canelo next, emphasizing that the money need to be right. This statement raises questions about Crawford’s confidence and negotiating power in pursuing a matchup with the Mexican champion. After a lackluster performance against
The recent fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov has sparked controversy and criticism from fans and experts alike. Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed his disappointment with the judge’s decision, believing that Crawford did not do enough to warrant a victory. The fight was deemed as controversial, with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 in favor
In a highly anticipated bout, Terence Crawford faced off against Israil Madrimov, with the WBA junior middleweight championship on the line. The fight took place at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and was witnessed by a sold-out crowd. The atmosphere was tense, with both fighters showcasing their defensive skills for much of the fight.
Terence Crawford stepped onto the scales at 153 1/2 pounds during the ceremonial weigh-in for his title challenge against Israil Madrimov. On the other hand, Madrimov hit the mark exactly at 154 lbs. This slight difference in weight could potentially have a significant impact on the outcome of the fight, as Crawford appeared visibly bigger
Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis is confident that Terence Crawford will have a smooth victory over WBA 154-lb champion Israil Madrimov in their upcoming fight in Los Angeles. Bozy believes Crawford will easily adjust to the junior middleweight weight class and will not be negatively impacted by his 13-month layoff. However, there seems to be a
In the world of boxing, switch hitters are a rare breed. Even rarer are clashes between two switch hitters. The matchup between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov is not just rare, but it might actually be unprecedented in the history of the sport. The fact that both of them alternate between the southpaw and orthodox
The Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov event, scheduled for August 3rd at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, initially faced slow ticket sales. This led to doubts about Crawford’s ability to draw in fans and sell out the venue. Despite the sellout later being confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, questions remain about whether Crawford’s star power