CONFIRMED: Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov next

[famicommander]

No, what the hell are YOU talking about.

In no way am I saying Israil is not a good fighter. But he has 11 fights and doesn't have stand out talent. Bud said he only wants big fights. Are you going to try to convince me this is a big fight? Are you trying to convince me that Madrimov has shown anything that says he should be in the ring with Bud?

BOXING SCENE LOGIC
Tank vs undefeated PRIME 18-0 Frank Martin. It's a cherry pick
Canelo vs undefeated PRIME 43-0 Munguia. It's a cherry pick
Benavidez refuses to fight standout WBA champion Morrell. Morrell hasn't done enough

It's a potential two belt world title fight and Crawford can't get Tszyu/Fundora because of the rematch, Charlo is MIA. Who the hell else is there to fight at 154 that's better?

[crimsonfalcon07]

No, what the hell are YOU talking about.

In no way am I saying Israil is not a good fighter. But he has 11 fights and doesn't have stand out talent. Bud said he only wants big fights. Are you going to try to convince me this is a big fight? Are you trying to convince me that Madrimov has shown anything that says he should be in the ring with Bud?

BOXING SCENE LOGIC
Tank vs undefeated PRIME 18-0 Frank Martin. It's a cherry pick
Canelo vs undefeated PRIME 43-0 Munguia. It's a cherry pick
Benavidez refuses to fight standout WBA champion Morrell. Morrell hasn't done enough

Only an ignorant fool looks at number of fights as being more important than independent rankings, especially vs a top ranked champion, and for a possible unified championship. Guy was fast tracked.

[Smash]

madrimov has had about 3 boxingscene articles in 2 years

maybe he should be called the silent assassin so

[ImDominicanLipz]

Only an ignorant fool looks at number of fights as being more important than independent rankings, especially vs a top ranked champion, and for a possible unified championship. Guy was fast tracked.

It isn't about numbers, it isn't about rankings. It's about the FIGHTER. And you're clearly just a biased fan because this is what you had to say about Boots

"Boots is largely an untested contender, just like the rest of them So what if Bud beats him? You know as well as I do that Boots would turn into a hypejob who failed when he stepped up, and Bud would get no credit BECAUSE BOOTS HAS NO RESUME. He's not a money fight BECAUSE HE HAS NO RESUME. He's got zero casual appeal"

So you're telling me Madrimov is proven, tested, has a resume, and has casual appeal more than Boots?

Wait a minute, you also said this about Bivol

"A win against a natural middleweight and a hypejob weight bully who got a title in possibly the weakest division in the sport do not make for a resume. You're probably one of the ones who thinks that Charlo was a good win for Canelo, or that Bud coming up 3 divisions would be a good win. You'd give him credit for that too. Bivol has zero wins against a current champion in his own division, let alone being able to move up the ranks"

So you're telling me Bivol beating Canelo is not legit but Bud beating Madrimov is legit? Have several seats

[Clegg]

You misspelled 'rumoured' as 'confirmed' but a good fight if it happens.

Crawford has never been a star in the US, he's a free agent so it makes sense that the Saudis would try and get him to fight over there. Makes sense for Bud too as he is just going to spend months getting ****ed around by PBC, the sanctioning bodies and the commission if he goes after the WBO shot.

[Eff Pandas]

Whos the most legit person saying its happening?

Weird fight to make if its next, but its a great opportunity for Ismail to bump up his hype win or lose well enough to gain some name value if it turns out to be true. If Turki is involved ig I could see the money issue being covered to make sense for Bud even tho there isn't much to gain here for Bud.

[kiaba360]

Whos the most legit person saying its happening?

Weird fight to make if its next, but its a great opportunity for Ismail to bump up his hype win or lose well enough to gain some name value if it turns out to be true. If Turki is involved ig I could see the money issue being covered to make sense for Bud even tho there isn't much to gain here for Bud.

Madrimov possesses the full WBA title, and he's coming off a career-best performance. If TC's primary goal is to be a 4-weight world champion, this may be a better route than the WBO route he's currently on. Would TC rather face Josh Kelly for the vacant WBO?

[Eff Pandas]

Madrimov possesses the full WBA title, and he's coming off a career-best performance. If TC's primary goal is to be a 4-weight world champion, this may be a better route than the WBO route he's currently on. Would TC rather face Josh Kelly for the vacant WBO?

Neither option seems as ideal as I suspected Bud was looking for if I'm being honest. With Tszyu losing & Errol stepping over him seemingly ig he doesn't have as many options as he had a few mos ago, so it is what it is.

[Smash]

blk, the spence walk in the park cashout & now maybe the saudis involved

not a bad last chapter in buds career if it pans out so

lol

no wonder hes building some mansion in omaha

bring on the arum lawsuit if its still going, nice

[brettWall]

Bud Crawford will take this fight in a heartbeat if it is about the Saudi oil money.