Rumors of a huge ‘super fight’ between two of boxing’s biggest stars have been circulating lately as ‘Bud’ and Canelo get ready to face Madrimov and Edgar Berlanga this summer. Crawford has been mentioning a potential clash with the Mexican and other top names, but first, he is focused on becoming a four-weight world champion in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
The highly skilled American southpaw is moving up to super-welterweight to challenge for the WBA title at 154lbs, held by Madrimov. This will be Crawford’s first fight since last July when he defeated Errol Spence Jr in a dominant performance. He will be facing Madrimov, who is also undefeated at 11-0-1.
The fight between Crawford and Madrimov will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The event is set to start at 9:30pm BST in the UK, 1:30pm local time in LA, and 4:30pm ET. The ring walks for the main event are expected at 4:30am BST, 8:30pm PDT, and 11:30pm ET.
In addition to the main event, there will be other exciting matchups on the card, including heavyweight showdowns between Andy Ruiz Jr and Jarrell Miller, as well as Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz defending his WBA super-lightweight world title against Jose Valenzuela.
The fight between Crawford and Madrimov will be shown live on DAZN pay-per-view for £24.99 in the UK. Many underestimate Madrimov, who poses a real threat with his power and skills. However, Crawford’s track record of not having off-nights and staying focused on the prize makes him the favorite in this matchup.
During the weigh-in, Madrimov weighed in at 154lbs, while Crawford was slightly lighter at 153.4lbs. The betting odds favor Crawford to win by knockout or technical knockout, while Madrimov is the underdog in this fight.
Overall, the anticipation for the Crawford vs Madrimov fight is at an all-time high, with fans eagerly waiting to see who will come out victorious in this exciting showdown between two talented fighters.
