Terence "Bud" Crawford's Upcoming Fight for the WBA 154-Pound Title
Who's He Fighting?
Terence "Bud" Crawford, the reigning WBO, WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight champion, is set to step into the ring against Israel Madrimov on August 3, 2024, for the WBA 154-pound title. This highly anticipated bout will mark Crawford's debut in the light middleweight division.Exclusive Biography and Fight Record
Madrimov, a rising star in the boxing world, holds an impressive record of 8-0-0 with 6 knockouts. The 26-year-old Uzbek fighter is the current WBA Inter-Continental light middleweight champion and is known for his aggressive style and devastating punching power.Crawford, on the other hand, boasts an unblemished record of 39-0-0 with 30 knockouts. The 36-year-old American is considered one of the pound-for-pound best boxers in the world, having held world titles in three weight classes: lightweight, light welterweight, and welterweight.
Path to a Major Title
This fight is a significant step for Crawford, as it could potentially lead him to a major title in his fourth weight division. Crawford has long expressed his desire to become a four-weight world champion, joining an elite group of fighters that includes Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Tommy Hearns.If Crawford is victorious against Madrimov, he will set up a potential clash with undisputed light middleweight champion Jermell Charlo. A fight between these two top-rated fighters would be a blockbuster event and a huge test for both Crawford and Charlo.
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