August 1, 2024
This Sunday, boxing fans are in for a treat as Terrance ‘Bud’ Crawford, who is undefeated and considered the Number 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, moves up to the Super Welterweight division to fight for the WBA title in his 4th weight class. A win in this fight could solidify his place among the greatest of all time, alongside legends like Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, and Sugar Ray Leonard.
His opponent, Israil Madrimov, the Current Unbeaten WBA Super Welterweight King from Uzbekistan, also brings an impressive record and skill set to the ring. Madrimov’s rise to the top has been swift, winning the WBA Super Welterweight title in just his 11th pro fight in March 2024, showing that he is a force to be reckoned with.
At a younger age and with a size advantage over Crawford, Madrimov presents a significant challenge to the seasoned champion. Many great boxers have faced a point in their careers where size becomes a deciding factor in the outcome of a fight. Will Crawford be able to overcome the physical differences and continue building on his exceptional legacy, or will Madrimov prove to be the one to dethrone the pound-for-pound king?”