WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) has warned Terrance Crawford that he has bitten off more than he can chew ahead of their world title clash on a $79.99 PPV telecast on Saturday night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Israil Madrimov: “I have always been a fan of Terence Crawford. I like his style. He has great movement. It’s a good style. It is true that he is one of my favorite boxers. There is always a first guy, and I want to be the first guy to beat him and to break all of the records.
“He doesn’t have any weaknesses. I haven’t seen any of those, but I will try to discover some. I am very excited to get this opportunity to make a statement, and I will Inshallah. I’m not Errol Spence Jr. I am Israil Madrimov. This is my division.
“He’s moving up in weight. I’m the world champion here, and I don’t think about him. I think about myself and I think about accomplishing my goals and winning this fight. It’s a huge honor and opportunity for me to show my skills and I want to win this fight in style. And still!”
There is no human in history with ten fights that “this is my division,” applied or applies.
Olympian Pete Rademacher fought for the world heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in his pro debut. It didn’t work out too well, though.
How about Lomachenko?
Truth. In a short amount of time, he dominated his division.
He didn’t say he’s undisputed champion 154 pounds he say is my division like I’m Natural 154 pounds
“There is no human in history with ten fights that “this is my division,” applied or applies.”
– You misunderstood what he was saying.
– He stated that 154lbs is his weight class (division), and Crawford is moving up in weight into his weight class (division).
– Take care.
– Gary G.
Coach, in recent memory, we have The Jackal and the Matrix. 2 phenoms in the amateur and Olympics who came in with more than enough to instantly take over. However, they were not the norm. I think that fighters are going too early for the titles, which if successful, limits their exposure to different styles at the professional level. Development is stunted and then they run into a well polished champion who has seen it all.
Madrimov is in for a rude awakening when his fuel tank empties out just on mental pressure alone.
100 percent agree.i can’t get excited about this one
The Uzbek touting Crawford as his favorite fighter may be a psychological ploy to try to get Crawford to let his guard down or may be an admission that Crawford is a level or two above him. We will have to see.
– Let’s get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just like the confidence of both guys. Must watch!!
Well at least this appears to be WAY MORE COMPETITIVE than Canelo-Berlanga…..What a complete farce
Well at least canelo berlanga tickets will fly
Crawford don’t sell tickets
Unless he’s fighting a big name.
Arum was always saying he lost money
on Crawford fights. Very possible…….
He says Crawford has no weaknesses. He may need to study the Kavaliauskas and Gamboa fight. They used effective aggressiveness and Crawford was getting caught in those fights. He destroyed them in the end.
Your division with 10 fights,,, Crawford will have a fun 4 rounds , then ……new world champ is
Lmao
Actually I will retract what I’ve said,,he means he a natural 154 fighter, so apologies there.
He looks a bit like GGG doesn’t he , but I still think Crawford will win
The reason you see fighters today fighting for titles with few pro fights it’s because they come from countries where they’ve had 3-400 amateur fights and fought ever style, this will be a hard fight for both men, how many miles does Crawford have left.
Also a lot more “titles.”
Kid has nothing on Crawford, did what was expected with the last 10 taxicab drivers he fought. I just saw his last 10 fights (highlights) fast feet but he is no Lomachenko, all he does it throw haymakers. There are levels to the game, I hope he builds on the whooping he is about to get from Bud.
He seems very honest and somewhat realistic. I like that! I wish him well, but Crawford should come away with the win.
Imadrinov is too much for Crawford
Four very good match-ups (the 2 heavyweight fights, Pitbull-Vayo, and the main event) plus Morell and Cruz. I’m watching via DAZN.
Crawford fights once a year and is now fighting a guy with 10 fights and people give Canelo grief? What a joke!
Cinnamon fights about twice a year.
Whuppie doo.
Crawfish versus Cinnamon.
Let’s make history.
Almost 80.00 for a fight like this..?
Hell no..!!