Comments Thread For: Israil Madrimov honored for Terence Crawford to go from idol to rival

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Israil Madrimov recently spoke to BoxingScene following another intense training session in the 105-degree heat of the Coachella Valley, praising his Aug, 3 opponent, Terence Crawford while voicing his confidence: "It's my time," he said.
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[Robi13]

Never seen madrimov fight, guy any good? From what he is saying it at least seems he has his head straight, we shall see what then fists and chins are made of though

[Knuckle sandwich]

madrimov is made for bud he is aggressive and comes forward, bud will have to be careful, i see a tko, his corner pulls him out, ref stops it

[Charles83]

We all know bud has skills and footwork to catch madrimov but we don’t know if madrimov has the power to challenge bud.

[AmpMcv]

I love Bud but this fight is dangerous. Madrimov can hurt you and he doesn't get rattled. I'm staying up for this one.

[TOBYLEE1]

Bud's experience should get him through this fight unless the layoff or his age affects the fight I expect him to start figuring things out around round 3. There is always the question how really good Madrimov is.

[Smash]

is this 10 fight 40 yr old guy any good?

[mgnfcnt]

is this 10 fight 40 yr old guy any good?

Madrimov is 29

[MONGOOSE66]

Madrimov reminds me of Canelo at 154. Hes big and thick. He also knows his sheeit. Hes no joke. Im very impressed with Bud choosing the best 154 pound champ.
This fight is no walk in the park. I see a ruff fight for Bud. I think its an even fight. I just hope that Bud doesn't do what he did with Spence, which is stay on the inside. Thats Madrimovs ONLY chance of winning. If Bud boxed him like say Haney normally does. That would be an easy win for Bud. But its just not in Bud to do that. Hes a dog through in through. Dangerous fight for Bud.

[factsarenice]

Never seen madrimov fight, guy any good? From what he is saying it at least seems he has his head straight, we shall see what then fists and chins are made of though

Egidijus Kavaliauskas "Mean Machine" gave Terrance Crawford a lot of problems. Madrimov is better in every way then Kavaliauskas and he's a bigger puncher and much stronger. Similar to Lomachanko, Madrimov has three hundred amateur fights, he's not some novice, you either beat him or he beats you down. If Terrance Crawford shows any signs of being 36 he's going to get knocked down and if he can't get Madrimov's respect he gets knocked out, simple as that.