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Terence Crawford Set to Headline Stadium Show in Los Angeles Against Israil Madrimov

In an exciting announcement for boxing fans, Terence Crawford is set to make his return to the ring on 3 August in a highly anticipated showdown against Israil Madrimov. The fight will headline a stadium show at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, home to Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.

Crawford, the former undisputed welterweight champion, will be challenging Madrimov for the WBA super-welterweight title in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. The undercard for the event is stacked with top talent, including the likes of Andy Ruiz Jr, Jarrell Miller, Vergil Ortiz Jr, and more.

This event marks the latest Saudi boxing extravaganza and represents the Gulf state’s first foray into the US boxing scene. Promoter Eddie Hearn has described the card as “the best I’ve ever seen in US boxing,” setting high expectations for fight night.

Crawford, coming off a spectacular victory over Errol Spence Jr in his last fight, will be looking to add another title to his collection and become a four-division champion. With an undefeated record of 40-0 and 31 knockouts, Crawford is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

On the other hand, Madrimov, with a record of 10-0-1 and 7 knockouts, will be aiming to defend his WBA title and make a statement against the formidable Crawford. The Uzbek fighter won the vacant title in impressive fashion by stopping Magomed Kurbanov in his last outing.

With both fighters hungry for victory, fans can expect a night of high-stakes action and world-class boxing skills on display. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup as the fight night approaches.