Israil Madrimov makes most of breather, outpoints Luis David Salazar
Israil Madrimov treated opponent Luis David Salazar like a glorified sparring partner in a unanimous decision win Saturday at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
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‘Damaged’ Israil Madrimov was ‘very sick’ ahead of Vergil Ortiz fight
Israil Madrimov has never shied from charging headlong to the fire of a demanding fight, so it’s no wonder that he’s willing to test himself once more, writes Lance Pugmire
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr did better against Israil Madrimov than Terence Crawford, says Oscar De La Hoya
While Crawford troubled Madrimov with single counter shots and outworked him, Ortiz truly overwhelmed the tricky Uzbek at times.
Ranking the 10 best junior middleweights in the world
The junior middleweight class is among the hottest in the sport with several quality fighters who can legitimately claim to be the best in the world
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr reveals depth of his talents in dismissing Israil Madrimov
Israil Madrimov controls the early going but Vergil Ortiz Jnr showcases substantial ability to take control, writes Lance Pugmire.
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Serhii Bohachuk previews the Israil Madrimov-Vergil Ortiz fight
Lance Pugmire speaks to former Vergil Ortiz opponent Serhii Bohachuk to break down Saturday's fight between Ortiz and Israil Madrimov.
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The Last Crescendo, BoxingScene round table: Which underdog has the best chance of winning?
Ahead of Saturday’s huge night of boxing in Riyadh, the BoxingScene team identify the underdogs most likely to spring a surprise.
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr wants to become a ‘throwback fighter’ against Israil Madrimov
Vergil Ortiz Jnr will defend his WBC interim junior middleweight title against former titleholder Israil Madrimov on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in what is, on paper, the toughest test of his professional career.
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Robert Garcia reckons Vergil Ortiz Jnr-Israil Madrimov ‘will steal the night’
Ortiz's trainer says he believes that the clash between his fighter and Madrimov will be the one people are left talking about on Saturday night.
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Vergil Ortiz Jnr hints at move to middleweight ahead of Israil Madrimov showdown
The fight many are expecting to be the chief instigator of entertainment on Saturday’s, incredible bill in Saudi Arabia pits Vergil Ortiz against Israil Madrimov with the former’s WBC interim junior middleweight strap at stake.
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