CONFIRMED: Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov next

[Beercules]

Hmm. Might have to pass that name by counter terrorism just to be safe.

[Malvado]

Well it's not a bad fight at all, better than fighting a opponent moving from a division below without doing anything to earn the opportunity unlike a certain ginger whose nickname rhymes with Caramelo.

But I have doubt that even harcore fans will be clamoring for this fight considering how many fights Crawford has left, either Crawford wins and the viewers casually move on after he beats a fighter that does not have much exposure himself, or the Uzbek pulls the upset and is the only who benefits from this event. Even if he loses it's a against a undefeated P4P fighter with a lot more professional experience, he will get the opportunity for another belt eventually.

Not sure why Crawford just didn't fight Ennis considering the conditions would have been the same except he be fighting a fellow highly touted American fighter that also has a belt, but nonetheless Bud is at least getting a belt out of this in his fourth division.

Its not bad, good but not Great either. Like a fight against a semi retired shawn porter, it better have a great co-main and undercard if it's PPV though.

[kiaba360]

That's what I used to think of him too. The Loma footwork seems to have gone away under his time with Joel though.

I used to think this as well. But, it might be for the better. I used to feel like Madrimov's footwork was a waste of energy. GGG's style just ages better than Loma's. Loma's style is more taxing.

[Roadblock]

Id rather see him fight Serhii Bohachuk than Madrimov.

[Malvado]

Id rather see him fight Serhii Bohachuk than Madrimov.

Serhii Bohachuk would be a good test to see if Spence is still at the top level, he be fighting a big puncher closer to his size. Would see if his pressure fighting style would translate well moving up.

[drablj]

If you must ask who is Madrimov, than you are beyond casual. Maybe you should become a fan of the sport, not a fan of top known fighters.

some people act like there are 15 superstars in every division so when someone other than them is mentioned, that boxer is a nobody. those same people barely know 15 active boxers...


it's ok. nobody has to follow or love anything but don't spam! if you know nothing, NOBODY wants to read what you think. i have been a member of 100+ forums. this one has the most spammers.

[MONGOOSE66]

OK...



He reminds me of a hybrid GGG and Lomachenko.

Maybe he is athletic LOL

[crimsonfalcon07]

doesnt bud have to go to 160 to be a 5 weight champ?

Yes, you're right. My mistake.

[Regge]

Meh another average opponent that's what he gets for being a diva despite really being a nobody.

Crawford thought he was Delahoya, Floyd, Canelo where he can call shots now he's left in the cold.

[rickJen]

Crawford fighting once a year for the last four years doesn't impress me at all.