Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Undefeated champion Terence Crawford of the USA and Israil Madrimov of Uzbekistan collide in Los Angeles on August 4th in a blockbuster fight for the WBA super welterweight gold. Terence Crawford, the WBA and WBO welterweight champ, would move up to super welterweight in a bid to win another championship in a third weight class. The former Asian Games welterweight champ, Israil Madrimov, is a huge underdog in the early odds.

BOXING: WBA Super Welterweight Championship

Where to watch: DAZN

Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, USA

Date: 04.08.2024 06:00

Terence Crawford has been boxing all his life, with over seventy amateur bouts and forty professional fights. It is no wonder that the Omaha-born southpaw is one of the greats in boxing. Last May, Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. in Las Vegas to claim the WBA, IBF, and WBC welterweight titles and become the first undisputed champion at 147 pounds since 2006 and the first male boxer in the four-belt era to gain undisputed status in two weight classes. Crawford reigned for a short time in 2017 as a lightweight champ when he knocked out Julius Indigo in round three to unify the titles. The 36-year-old Crawford is the third-ranked active boxer, pound-for-pound.

• Age: 36
• Height: 5’8”
• Weight: 154lbs (69.9kg)
• Reach: 74”
• Record: 40-0 (31 KOS)

Following a stellar amateur career in which he won several medals, the Uzbek Super welterweight turned pro in 2018. A string of wins saw “The Dream” challenge Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant WBA super welterweight title this year. The 29-year-old Madrimov stopped Kurbanov in the fifth round to claim the 154-pound gold to the delight of his countrymen.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’8.5
• Reach: 68.5
• Weight: 154lbs (69.9kg)
• Record: 10-0-1 (Draw)

Israil Madrimov is a 4.435 underdog on 1xBet, which prices a decision for the Uzbek at 12 odds. Terence Crawford by TKO is available at 1.72 odds on Bet365, and a decision for the favorite is priced at 3.00. Betway prices fight to go the distance at 2.28, with under 10.5 listed at 1.77. Read more here.