Terence Crawford will look to prove his pound-for-pound supremacy once again when he takes on WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast on PPV by DAZN, ESPN+ and Prime Video.
Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) has already captured world titles at lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight. In July 2023, the 36-year-old switch hitter from Omaha, Nebraska, turned in a dazzling display to stop Errol Spence Jr. in nine rounds and lay claim to the undisputed welterweight championship of the world.
“I’m going to be stronger at 154 pounds and be more energized,” said Crawford at the final press conference. “It’s going to be less stress on my body with the weight and I’m going to be ready. I’m good right now and I expect to win however it comes if it’s a knockout, a decision I expect to win.”
WATCH: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on ESPN+
Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) is a former amateur star who has been fast-tracked to world title glory. In March, the Uzbekistan native scored a shuddering fifth-round knockout over Russian contender Magomed Kurbanov to win the vacant world title and his first defense is a dream assignment against a fighter he admires.
“[Crawford is] my favourite fighter, but I believe that I can prove that I’m the best in the world,” Madrimov stated. “I believe that anything is possible. My dream is to create something that nobody expects and win the fight that nobody expects me to win, and I believe I can do that Saturday.”
The Sporting News will provide live coverage from the full card in Los Angeles and round-by-round scoring for the main event.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live updates, highlights, and commentary
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5 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. PT: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the eagerly anticipated showdown between pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford and WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov. We’re in the countdown!!!
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov start time
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Location: BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California
The Crawford vs. Madrimov main card starts at 7 p.m. ET. The main event fighters should make their way to the ring around 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov
There are multiple ways to watch Crawford vs. Madrimov on pay-per-view. The fight will be available on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN PPV. The PPV price will be $ 79.99.
WATCH: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on ESPN+
Crawford vs. Madrimov is also available on Prime Video in the U.S. Prime Video is available for existing Prime customers and those new to the platform. Subscribers can choose from multiple membership plans with discounts available for students. Prime also offers a free 30-day trial for new customers.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight card
- Terence Crawford vs. Israi Madrimov for the WBA super welterweight titles
- Jared Anderson vs Martin Bakole; Heavyweights
- David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic for the WBA light heavyweight title
- Isaac Cruz (c) vs. Jose Valenzuela for the WBA super lightweight title
- Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran; Lightweights
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller; Heavyweights
