Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov Fight Card, Odds, & Predictions

Three-division boxing champion Terence Crawford is looking to win another world title in another weight class. This weekend, he challenges Israil Madrimov for his WBA Super Middleweight title inside the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Because of his perfect record and multiple world titles, Crawford heads into the championship match as the heavy betting favorite with -700 boxing odds. Meanwhile, the defending champion, who is also undefeated, will be the overwhelming betting underdog with +500 odds.

Terence Crawford Recent Fight Results

Crawford was a former WBO lightweight champion and a former undisputed light welterweight champion from 2014 to 2017 before moving up to the welterweight division in 2018. Since then, he has won and defended the WBO World Welterweight belt multiple times.

His most recent victory was against Errol Spence Jr. in July 2023, when he finished him in the ninth round via TKO to unify all the championships in the division and become the undisputed king. It was his 40th career win and 31st stoppage.

Israil Madrimov Recent Fight Results

Madrimov is a young star from Uzbekistan who now resides in California. He made his professional debut in November 2018 against Vladimir Hernandez and defeated him by sixth-round TKO. Since then, he has gone undefeated in his next 10 fights.

Aside from winning the WBA Inter-Continenal Super Welterweight title, Madrimov’s biggest career win so far was against Magomed Kurbanov, who he obliterated with a fifth-round TKO in March to capture the vacant WBA World Super Welterweight title.

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Tale of the Tape

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Fight Analysis

Heading into the championship showdown, Crawford will enjoy a 2-inch reach advantage and seven years of additional experience against Madrimov. Additionally, he has a slightly higher finish rate of 78% compared to Madrimov’s 70%.

Stylistically, Crawford is a more well-rounded, technical, and cerebral fighter than Madrimov, as he relies heavily on his power. The American champion has proven this several times, especially during his previous world title matches, where he makes his opponent look amateur and a level below him.

His fight IQ and in-fight adjustments are always on point once he thoroughly reads his opposition’s tendencies and fighting style. Furthermore, Crawford can fight in both stances despite being a dominant southpaw, which gives him more flexibility and options during bouts.

On the other hand, Madrimov is a pressure fighter who likes to march forward and cut off angles on his opponents. His speed and power are his primary weapons. Once his opponents backpedal, he blitzes them with rapid combinations and overwhelms them, which often catches them off guard.

Crawford’s key in this fight is to invite Madrimov and be the counterpuncher. Despite Madrimov’s speed and power, he often leaves himself open when attacking, and a well-timed powerful jab or check hook can be a problem for him.

Meanwhile, Madrimov should impose his size advantage over Crawford and bully him with multiple jabs throughout the fight. He needs to be more patient and anticipate quick counters from him. He can rip a page off what Dmitry Bivol did to Canelo Álvarez when he moved up in weight to pull off a gigantic upset.

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Date and Start Time

Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m. E.T.

Aug. 3, 3:30 p.m. C.T.

Aug. 3, 2:30 p.m. M.T.

Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m. P.T.

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Official Prediction

Official Prediction: TKO/KO victory for Terence Crawford.