Wildlife in Uzbekistan (in the wild) is one thing.
The big event with Terrence Crawford that is the highlight of the summer ring in Los Angeles is something else.
For new WBA junior middleweight champion Israel Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs), the opportunity to turn title glory into a three-time undefeated champion is tempting. .
According to ProBox TV analysts Teddy Atlas and Paulie Malignaggi, to get out of this situation, Crawford needs to show some decline in August. Crawford turns 37 a month after the game at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday. “At this point, you can be hardened overnight,” former welterweight champion Malignaggi said in an episode of “Deep Water.” You can imagine this in Madrimov’s struggle.
When Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) entered the ring at BMO Arena and headlines Saudi Arabian President Turki Alalshikh’s first US card, he has been a full year since I left the ring.
However, his last fight was very good – Errol Spence Jr. Crawford finished with a nine-round stoppage. The fight ended in a victory that cemented his second place as undisputed boxing champion (after working at 140 pounds).
Will Madrimov be Crawford’s toughest test?
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– Like going into a sausage mill. Atlas predicts that [Crawford] will take you down and attack and predict that age and slow skills are what I think will defeat Crawford. – This has nothing to do with weight. And the odometer doesn’t show high mileage. I judge a man by how many times he has fallen, by how many fierce battles he has fought. I don’t think this is a problem.
Madrimov defeated light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and former champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev in the Indio Desert, California’s Coachella Valley. “Madrimov has a bad attitude and will give you a hard time,” Malignaggi said. – He is a new hero who is hungry and wants to make a name for himself and his legacy. Crawford will have a big star in his hat.
“But if Madrimov wants a chance, he’ll have to hope Crawford is close.”
Atlas replied, “The problem for Madrimov is the speed and everything that Crawford brings.” He has a sharp eye and is very punctual; he was so calm that it slowed down the fight, just like Michael Jordan slowed down the game. ——I have watched Madrimov play, yes, he is a very smart player, yes, he has a strong body, yes, he has good technique.
— but he’s also very predictable. He will walk right up to you, using his body, and walk towards it. His legs and arms are very slow. Both men fight him.
On Wednesday, Crawford and Madrimov appeared together in New York for the season-opening press conference.
