Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov Set for WBO 154lbs Title Clash in Star-Studded LA Event
On August 3rd, the highly anticipated boxing event in Los Angeles will take center stage, headlined by Terence Crawford’s WBO 154lbs title challenge against WBA champion Israil Madrimov. The full fight card for this star-studded event has now been announced, promising an evening of exhilarating boxing action for fans.
Notably, the co-main event will feature a clash between heavyweight contenders Andy Ruiz and Jarrell Miller, both seeking to solidify their positions in the division. Additionally, the lineup includes a bout between rising Cuban prospect Andy Cruz and Antonio Moran, as well as a super middleweight showdown between David Morrell and Radivoje Kalajdzic.
“This event is a collaborative effort, with Golden Boy Promotions, Top Rank, Matchroom, Salita Promotions, Warriors Boxing, and No Limit Boxing all contributing to the event, which is being held in conjunction with Riyadh Season.”
In a change to the original lineup, Martin Bakole, trained by Scotland-based coach Billy Nelson, will now face Jared Anderson, replacing the previously scheduled Deontay Wilder, who suffered a devastating loss to Zhilei Zhang on June 1st. Fans will also witness the first defense of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz’s WBA 140lbs title, as he takes on Jose Valenzuela.
Adding to the excitement, the event will feature a special guest performance by acclaimed rapper Eminem, who has previously accompanied Terence Crawford to the ring and attended Tyson Fury’s fight with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
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