Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov live results: Blow-by-blow ...

4 Aug 2024

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Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov live results Blowbyblow

Terence Crawford went the distance for the first time since 2016 on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

He went the distance for the first time in nearly a decade, but Terence Crawford got it done on Saturday night.

Crawford beat WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision in an exciting 12-round battle at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday. That officially handed Crawford, who moved up to 154 pounds for the first time in his career, a fourth title in as many divisions.

“He had fast feet, he had good rhythm upstairs and he was strong,” Crawford said of Madrimov in the ring. “He was waiting to counter me just like I was waiting to counter him … He fought a good fight.”

Crawford, who started his professional career in 2009 at super lightweight, was a heavy favorite entering the bout on Saturday night. There was an issue with his gloves earlier in the night, too, as one of them split at the seams. That only came after he initially objected to Madrimov’s Grant Gloves, though he later agreed to wear them. That delayed his warm-up slightly.

The first several rounds were very slow, as both guys seemed to be feeling each other out — though Crawford appeared to hold a slight advantage early as Madrimov hung in there. He even landed a few big shots to his head in the third and sent Crawford down to the mat briefly late in the fifth round, though that was ruled a trip and Crawford seemed relatively unbothered.

Crawford responded with a combo of head shots in the sixth round to take a step ahead again at the midway point. While Madrimov seemed as if he was getting closer in the eighth and ninth rounds — he landed a massive blow to Crawford’s head in the ninth round, which was probably his best of the night — Crawford responded each time successfully. Crawford then came out hot in the final round in an effort to solidify his win which, while he couldn’t finish Madrimov, he pulled off the victory.

Crawford won the fight 115-113 on two scorecards and 116-112 on the third to claim the unanimous decision win. That pushed him to 41-0, and officially handed Madrimov the first loss of his career.

“He only had 11 fights, but he was strong," Crawford said. "For us to come in and fight a guy of his caliber in my first fight [at 154 pounds] says a lot about my team.”

Here's how the entire pay-per-view main card unfolded:

LIVE COVERAGE IS OVER94 updates

Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:52 AM GMT+2

8/3 DAZN- Crawford W 12 Madrimov. Bud wins his 4th title in 4th weight class with a hard fought win over Madrimov, whose herky-jerky style blunted Bud's offense, but Madrimov managed 23 punches thrown per round, 7 landed. Bud landed 8 of 36 per round. pic.twitter.com/tv47EsUla2

— CompuBox (@CompuBox) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:49 AM GMT+2

“If the money is right, we gotta fight," Crawford says in his post-fight interview. "The Canelo fight is another milestone to greatness.”
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:47 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:47 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:46 AM GMT+2

Maybe he needs another fight at 154 to acclimate to the weight, but Bud doesn't belong in there with Canelo, especially at 168 #CrawfordMadrimov

— Anthony Walker (@AntWalkerMMA) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:45 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:44 AM GMT+2

RESULT: Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:44 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:43 AM GMT+2

Close fight. I scored last two rounds for Crawford, but I think Madrimov nicked it (as the Brits say). #CrawfordMadrimov

— Douglass Fischer (@dougiefischer) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:42 AM GMT+2

I don’t know who won but I know Canelo is too big for Crawford.

— Roberto José Andrade Franco (@R_AndradeFranco) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:42 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:42 AM GMT+2

Fight ends

Crawford and Madrimov goes the distance! Tough fight to score.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM GMT+2

8-3, Bud. Madrimov starting to clutch and grab.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM GMT+2

Round 11 ends

Crawford gets the best of Madrimov and may have had him hurt near the end. Madrimov began clinching and looked a bit wobbly. Last round will be huge.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:35 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:35 AM GMT+2

Madrimov won 3 rounds in a row

— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:34 AM GMT+2

I’ve got it scored 95-95 for Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov. Anybody fight going into championship rounds. #CrawfordMadrimov

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:34 AM GMT+2

7-3, Bud. Good round for him.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:34 AM GMT+2

Round 10 ends

Bud's eye is starting to swell . Madrimov still landing the bigger shots.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:33 AM GMT+2

86-85 Crawford through 9 for me

— Brent Brookhouse (@brentbrookhouse) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:32 AM GMT+2

Madrimov giving Crawford a lot to think about. Throwing a wide punch variety. Lot of odd-angled shots.

— adam abramowitz (@snboxing) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:32 AM GMT+2

6-3, Bud. The greatness needs to emerge.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:31 AM GMT+2

Madrimov giving Crawford a lot to think about. Throwing a wide punch variety. Lot of odd-angled shots.

— adam abramowitz (@snboxing) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM GMT+2

Round 9 ends

Crawford's jab and body work are exceptional, but Madrimov landed the bigger shots. His bouncy style may be giving Crawford a bit of a hard time.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:27 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:26 AM GMT+2

Round 8 ends

Fight is heating up. Madrimov is getting closer. Bud got caught with some big rights, again
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:24 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:23 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:23 AM GMT+2

6-1, Bud. But Madrimov is leading him in feints and almost doing something.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:22 AM GMT+2

Round 7 ends

More body shots land clean for Bud, who has mostly taken control. Madrimov's speed almost a non-factor while Crawford's quick counters easily find their mark. Interesting chess match nonetheless as both fighters look for openings.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:19 AM GMT+2

5-1, Bud. I think he’s finally getting comfy.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:18 AM GMT+2

Round 6 ends

A Crawford combo froze Madrimov. Crawford may have his timing down. Madrimov is holding his own, however, and Bud seems to be swelling a bit where Madrimov's right hand keeps landing.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:16 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:15 AM GMT+2

Round 5 ends

Crawford is very selective with his punches and caught Madrimov with a quick combo. Madrimov landed some big shots late that Crawford just shook off.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:12 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:10 AM GMT+2

Round 4

Madrimov finds some openings for his right hand, which he spams amid a flurry of feints. Crawford caught the champ with a great body shot. Madrimov undeterred.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:07 AM GMT+2

29 total punches landed so far

8/3 DAZN- Punches Thru 3Crawford 15 of 85 Madrimov 14 of 43

— CompuBox (@CompuBox) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:06 AM GMT+2

3-0, Bud. This could be his Floyd Mayweather-type win.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:06 AM GMT+2

Round 3 ends

Madrimov continues feinting seemingly endlessly while Crawford is picking his shots extremely carefully. Slow pace with little action.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:03 AM GMT+2

Not a lot of action, but I think Bud is controlling the pace. 2-0, Bud.

— Joe Garza (@CasinoJoeYahoo) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:02 AM GMT+2

Loving the tension. Driving me a bit crazy waiting for the break, but that's part of the fun. Tense fight. #CrawfordMadrimov

— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) August 4, 2024
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 7:02 AM GMT+2

Round 2 ends much like the first

Madrimov throwing little and feinting a lot. Bud is measuring distance (downloading info), but also not throwing much of anything.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:58 AM GMT+2

Round 1 ends with not much action

Madrimov landed a big counter shot but that was about it.
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:56 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:55 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:54 AM GMT+2

Fight starts at 9:54 p.m. in Los Angeles

Here we go!
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:52 AM GMT+2
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:50 AM GMT+2

Fighters are being introduced, main event just minutes away
Sun, August 4, 2024 at 6:41 AM GMT+2

Crawford, the non-champion at 154, walks out last

Crawford-Madrimov main card results, highlights

Super welterweight: Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision (115-113, 115-113, 116-112)Super lightweight: Jose Valenzuela def. Isaac Cruz by split decision (116-112, 113-115, 116-112)Heavyweight: Jarrell Miller vs. Andy Ruiz ends in majority draw (112-116, 114-114, 114-114)Heavyweight: Martin Bakole def. Jared Anderson by KO in R5:

Light heavyweight: David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic by unanimous decision (118-110, 118-110, 117-111)Lightweight: Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran by KO in R7: