Let’s start with the obvious question: What the heck?
Terence Crawford, boxing’s pound-for-pound king, is fighting a guy with a professional record of 10-0-1?
Well, Israin Madrimov is more than a guy. He’s a seasoned, 29-year-old fighter from Uzbekistan who’s logged 370 amateur fights and good enough to win the WBA super welterweight title in March.
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Therein lies the appeal for Crawford (40-0 with 31 knockouts).
At 36, Crawford is aiming to win a title in a fourth weight division, and continuing a steady climb in weight to prepare him for a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez.
But this could prove to be an entertaining test for Crawford.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight time
How to watch Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov
The fight is available on DAZN for $79.99 plus a one-month subscription.
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