Terence Crawford returned in a new weight class on August 3 to take on WBA Super Welterweight Champion Israil Madrimov. MMA News has the results and highlights here!
The event occurred at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. In addition to Madrimov defending his title, the vacant WBO interim world super welterweight championship was also up for grabs.
Crawford and Madrimov pushed each other to their limit, with both having great moments in the fight. The champion gave "Bud" a tough matchup with his speed and movement. However, Crawford was able to do just enough to win by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.
Elsewhere on the card, WBA World Super Lightweight Champion Isaac Cruz put his title on the line against Jose Valenzuela. The challenger was able to deal with the pressure of "Pitbull" and outworked him for a split-decision win to become the new champion.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov Fight Card Results
Main Card: (DAZN PPV & ESPN+ PPV)
- WBA World Super Welterweight Championship & Vacant WBO Interim World Super Welterweight Championship: Terence Crawford def. (C) Israil Madrimov
via Decision (116-112, 115-113x2) - WBA World Super Lightweight Championship: Jose Valenzuela def. (C) Isaac Cruz via Split Decision (116-112x3, 113-115)
- Heavyweight: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller Ends via Majority Draw (112-116, 114-114x2)
- USWBC & WBO International Heavyweight Championship: Martin Bakole def. (C) Jared Anderson via TKO: R5, 2:07
- Vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Championship: David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic via Unanimous Decision (118-110, 117-111x2)
- IBF International & WBA Continental Latin-American Lightweight Championship: (C) Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran via KO: R7, 2:59
Preliminary Card: (DAZN YouTube Channel)
- Super Middleweight: Steven Nelson def Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez via KO: R5, 0:50
- Welterweight: Ziyad Al Maayouf vs. Michał Bulik Ends via Majority Draw (59-55, 57-57x2)