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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov – Large Fight Preview and Predictions

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Crawford and Madrimov face-to-face at BMO Stadium ahead of Saturday

Terence Crawford is looking to become a four-division world champion when he takes on WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrilmov in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Terence Crawford is looking to become a four-division world champion when he takes on WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrilmov in Los Angeles on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Terence Crawford seeks another piece of history and greatness as he attempts to take the WBA super welterweight title from Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this Saturday night. The WBO interim title is also on the line in California.

Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing is the main promoter of the Crawford vs. Madrimov fight, and the action will be broadcast live DAZN additional package for a subscriber fee.

Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) is at the very top of many people’s mythical no-weight lists, and rightfully so.

The Nebraska fighter first became a world champion in 2014 when he defeated Ricky Burns in Glasgow to win the WBO lightweight title. A decade later, he became the undisputed super lightweight champion, and in 2018, he moved up to welterweight to become the WBO welterweight champion. He has defended that title six times, and in July of last year, he won the full belt at 147 pounds.

There, the 36-year-old left-hander showed off his masterful class by knocking out Errol Spence Jr. in the ninth round, which gave him the WBC, WBA “super” and IBF titles, making him the undisputed leader in the second weight class.

Crawford and Madrimov face off at BMO Stadium ahead of Saturday’s fight Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Crawford and Madrimov face off at BMO Stadium ahead of Saturday’s fight Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Now, “Bud” will face California-based Uzbek Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs), a man with extensive amateur experience but little professional experience.

Madrimov’s only real downside was a technical draw in his rematch with Michel Soro in July 2022, and after a win over Raphael Igbokwe in April 2023, “The Dream” was given a shot at the vacant WBA title, which he used with both hands in a fifth-round knockout win over undefeated Russian Magomed Kurbanov.

Morrell attacks Kalajdzic

This will be a very thrilling preliminary fight, with the vacant WBA airy heavyweight title on the line as David Morrell moves up a weight class to face Radivoje Kalajdzic.

Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs) was previously the WBA super middleweight world champion, defending the title six times, most recently by knocking out Sena Agbeko in the second round in December 2023.

Kalajdzic (29-2, 21 KOs) has won five straight fights since losing a fifth-round knockout to Artur Beterbiev for the IBF title in 2019, most recently knocking out former world title challenger Sullivan Barrera in the 10th round in March.

Ruiz meets Miller

The heavyweight clash will feature the former unified world champion, Andy Ruiz Jr will appear for the first time in almost two years, taking on Jarrell Miller.

Ironically, when it was discovered that Miller (26-1-1, 22 KOs) had failed a drug test prior to his June 2019 meeting with Anthony Joshua, Ruiz Jr (35-2, 22 KOs) stepped in to score a knockout victory but failed to capitalize on it, losing the immediate rematch and fighting only twice since, most recently a unanimous decision win over Luis Ortiz in September 2022, when he dropped the Cuban three times.

Miller lost in the final round to Daniel Dubois.

Anderson fights Bakole

Another intriguing heavyweight clash will see Jared Anderson face arguably his biggest challenge to date in Martin Bakole.

Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs) has gone 10 rounds in two of his last three fights, most recently a decision win over Ryad Merhy in April, while Bakole (20-1, 15 KOs) has improved since his 2018 loss to Michael Hunter, with victories over the likes of Tony Yoka (MD10) and Carlos Takam (TKO4).

Anderson and Bakole face off on the Santa Monica Pier earlier this week Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Anderson and Bakole face off on the Santa Monica Pier earlier this week Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Cruz clashed with Valenzuela

The third world title fight will take place at super lightweight, with Isaac Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) looking to defend the WBA super lightweight title he won in March by knocking out Rolando “Rolly” Romero in a fight with Jose Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs), who recently won a rematch with Chris Colbert by knockout.

Remaining subcard

Talented former amateur Andy Cruz (3-0, 1 KOs) will also be in the fight, and the Cuban could defend his IBF lightweight title with a points win over Antonio Moran (30-6-1, 21 KOs).

Steven Nelson (19-0, 15 KOs), an undefeated super middleweight from Nebraska, can remain undefeated by outpointing Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez (20-0-1, 10 KOs) inside ten rounds, and in the only six-round fight, Ziyad Almaayouf (5-0, 1 KO) can win on points against Michael Bulik (6-7, 2 KOs) in their welterweight fight.

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Mike Tyson explains what caused Jake Paul’s medical emergency and postponement

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Mike Tyson has revealed that diet was the reason he pulled out of his first fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The 58-year-old boxing legend was scheduled to face “The Problem Child” in July, but a recurrence of a peptic ulcer forced him to withdraw from the match.

He had to stop training on doctor’s advice, but is now back in the gym and insists he will be ready to fight the 27-year-old next month.

The controversial clash between the two stars is scheduled for November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, in front of a potential crowd of 90,000. The fight will be considered a professional heavyweight fight.

Since the fight’s rescheduling, there has been widespread criticism within the boxing community of the decision to proceed with the match amid concerns about Tyson’s health.

During a recent conversation with Online mail“Iron Mike” revealed that he is now “ulcer-free,” attributing his previous health problems to his diet. “I ate too much bad food and stuff, and I got ill,” he admitted. However, Tyson has now vowed to avoid “processed foods” and follow “immaculate eating” principles ahead of his upcoming fight with the youthful American.

The discussion about the potential impact of the upcoming fight on his historical legacy showed a clear lack of concern for outside opinions. “I didn’t take this fight for the legacy,” he declared. “I think legacy is really, from my point of view, legacy is ego. Who cares what people think of them when they’re gone? I’m dead. I can’t appreciate what anyone might think of me when I’m dead, so it means nothing to me.

Now that he has gotten rid of his ulcers and is following a immaculate diet, Tyson seems ready to fight against the internet superstar. Still, some supporters remain skeptical about his involvement in the fight against Paul. The boxing icon, 58, told Jimmy Kimmel that his training program is intense and lasts six hours a day.

“I train extremely demanding, I practice six hours a day. I start at 11 a.m. and can leave the gym at 5 p.m.,” Tyson confirmed. Hearing this, a stunned Kimmel asked, “11:00? So it’s six hours straight, is there a break for lunch?”

Tyson agreed to a tiny break from his schedule, prompting Kimmel to gasp, “Oh no.” Elsewhere in the conversation, when asked if he planned to get high before meeting Paul, Tyson replied: “I’ll be high in my life, yes.” When Kimmel pushed for marijuana exploit, Tyson admitted, “That’s a possibility, too,” leading the host to joke, “My bet is getting smaller as we talk.”

Tyson hasn’t stepped into a professional ring for almost two decades. His last fight was against Kevin McBride in 2005, where he lost in the fifth round.

Paul, a boxing sensation, made his debut in 2020 and has been competing regularly since then. With a record of 10-1, the American’s only defeat was a fight against Tommy Fury last year. “The Problem Child” will face “Iron Mike” after his victory over former UFC fighter Mike Perry in July.

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Conor Benn pushes Chris Eubank Jr during heated exchange in Riyad

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Eubank Jr faces Szeremeta on October 12 in Riyadh Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr confronted each other in Riyad Photo: @ChrisEubankJr Twitter
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr confronted each other in Riyad Photo: @ChrisEubankJr Twitter

Conor Benn pushed Chris Eubank Jr. when the pair bumped into each other on Friday in Riyad.

Eubank Jr and Benn were scheduled to fight in October 2022, but the fight was postponed during fight week after Benn tested positive for the banned substance clomiphene.

Benn arrived in Riyadh on Thursday ahead of Eubank Jr’s fight against Kamil Szeremeta on Saturday, a preview of the undisputed featherlight heavyweight title fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

The anger between the pair, whose fathers fought twice in the 1990s, clearly remained, and tensions rose on Friday when they crossed paths for the first time since their fight was canceled, at a hotel in Riyad.

“Don’t screw it up, son,” Benn warned Eubank Jr.

The Brighton fighter then came face to face with ‘The Destroyer’, confronting him and replying: “This guy comes in when I’m cutting weight.”

Benn replied: “Comes when you cut weight? See you tomorrow after the fight.

“I’m going to get in that ring and fucking give it to you.

“You’re fucking lucky you’re going to be fighting tomorrow.”

Eubank Jr will face Szeremeta on October 12 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Eubank Jr will face Szeremeta on October 12 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The insults and swearing continued until the Essex player shoved his fierce rival in front of the looking media.

“I like the energy,” Eubank Jr said after the push.

“You are a child.”

“A kid who will fuck you up,” Benn replied.

Eubank Jr's fight with Benn has been postponed. Photo: Ian Walton/Matchroom Boxing
Eubank Jr’s fight with Benn has been postponed. Photo: Ian Walton/Matchroom Boxing

The 28-year-old has had two fights since his drug saga but was unable to compete in the UK as both fights took place in the US.

Benn appeared to be on track to fight in Great Britain again when the National Anti-Doping Panel cleared him to resume his career in his country last July, but those hopes were dealt a major blow in March after both Great Britain fighters were banned Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control won an appeal to have his provisional suspension lifted.

Undefeated welterweight fighter is scheduled to appear before the BBBofC for questioning this month and hopefully a successful case will lead to the long-awaited showdown with Eubank Jr.

The pair were scheduled to fight at the 157-pound catchweight, but Benn has repeatedly said he will now move up two weight classes to face “NXTGEN” at middleweight.

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Tyson Fury reveals that Mike Tyson is demanding a staggering $500 million for fights

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Tyson Fury revealed the staggering sum Mike Tyson wanted for a potential ring clash. Despite the heavyweight boxing sensation expressing his desire to face the American legend, it appears that financial expectations were too high to fulfill his dream.

“The Baddest Man on the Planet” will be ready to make his ceremonial return to the ring on November 15 at the prestigious AT&T Arena in Texas against social media influencer turned boxer Jake Paul. Although Tyson has been out of professional boxing since 2005 after a loss to Kevin McBride, fans were treated to an exhibition match in 2020 when he faced Roy Jones Jr.

In an unexpected way before the fight with Jones Jr. Tyson got into a Zoom discussion about fighting the “Gypsy King” himself, Tyson Fury. Although the British champion was interested in the prospect, the deal fell apart under the weight of Tyson’s extraordinary request for a payout.

“There has been talk of it,” Fury revealed IFL Television. “His people contacted me. Mike and I had a phone conversation. It was all real, but it never materialized. Whoever offered Mike money to come back was offering us peanuts.

“Mike was talking about the $500 million numbers [half a billion]but what came back to us on paper was a joke. It was crazy. I had a $10 million offer from ESPN to do the fight on the show, but I think everyone has moved on now.”

Fury then faced Deontay Wilder in the highly anticipated rematch between the two heavyweight giants, ultimately stopping his rival in the 11th round. He then secured wins over Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora ​​and Francis Ngannou before suffering his first professional loss to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year.

Fury is currently preparing for a rematch with the Ukrainian, wanting to avoid further defeats. Although the exhibition fight with “Iron Mike” never took place, Fury expressed his desire to enter the ring with the former heavyweight champion.

“I would love to share the ring with him and move on,” he continued. “But if he won, people would say I’m rubbish because a 53-year-old beat me.

“If I beat him, I would be a tyrant. This was a lose-lose situation for me. It was money; I didn’t have to fight a guy who was past his prime.”

The boxing community has raised eyebrows at the prospect of Tyson vs. Paul, with skepticism also surrounding Tyson’s involvement in the upcoming match.

Fans are wary because the esteemed “Iron Mike” made a surprising revelation on Jimmy Kimmel’s show about his current workout routine. The boxing legend informed the astonished host: “I train extremely challenging, I practice six hours a day.

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