Terence Crawford has made history by defeating Israil Madrimov for the WBA junior middleweight title, becoming a four-division champion in the process. The fight took place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, where Crawford secured a unanimous decision victory with judges scoring the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 in his favor.
Crawford started the fight cautiously, taking his time to read Madrimov’s movements and circle away from his opponent’s attacks. The tactical pace in the early rounds led to some frustration from the crowd, but Crawford eventually found his rhythm and began landing counters effectively as the fight progressed.
Despite Crawford’s dominance, Madrimov impressed many with his ability to keep the fight close and land some strong shots. Former fighters and analysts commended Madrimov for providing a real challenge to Crawford in the 154-pound weight class, where Crawford was competing for the first time.
Crawford’s victory adds another significant achievement to his already impressive boxing career, with titles in four different weight classes. After a successful run as a welterweight, Crawford made the move up to junior middleweight in pursuit of bigger challenges and potential mega-fights.
One such potential bout that Crawford has in mind is against boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has expressed interest in setting up a big fight for Crawford, hinting at a possible showdown with Alvarez in the future.
Alvarez, currently ranked fourth on the pound-for-pound rankings, would present a significant challenge for Crawford and could be the biggest fight of his career. With both fighters eager to prove themselves as the best in the sport, a matchup between Crawford and Alvarez would undoubtedly capture the attention of boxing fans worldwide.
As Crawford continues to seek out new challenges and pursue legacy-defining fights, his victory over Madrimov solidifies his status as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. With an eye on future opportunities and potential super-fights, Crawford’s journey to boxing greatness is far from over.