In 31 days from now, Terence Crawford will be trying to become a four-division world champion at the age of 36 against Israel Madrimov, the WBA junior middleweight champion, on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Crawford Moves into Madrimov's Territory
It's a dream for Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) that he's trying to achieve in this 16-year-old division, fighting for the first time at 154 after starting his career at 135, and taking on what many believe he is. the strongest puncher in the weight class, Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs).
Crawford is moving into Madrimov's territory, or should I say, hunting grounds, a situation that will end badly for the Nebraska native, who has been on a high after his win over Errol Spence Jr on July 29, 2023, and has been slow to come back. to work.
Choosing to stay at home without returning to work for a year puts Crawford in a difficult position, especially as he moves to Madrimov's country at age 154 near 37.
Legacy on the Line
If Crawford fails in his efforts to become great, you can't blame him for at least showing the courage to try something that few fighters in his class can do. He's already done a lot in his career, putting his legacy and a big payday against Canelo Alvarez on the line by stepping up to face 'Little GGG' Madrimov on August 3.
Crawford can stay at 147, playing it safe, fighting champions Mario Barrios and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis. Instead of pausing and waiting for the day he's blessed with a Canelo fight in 2025, he's looking to make history by moving up to 154 to win his fourth division title before moving up to 168 for an almost unheard of fifth division victory. the subject.
If Crawford is successful against Madrimov and Canelo, it will be interesting to see if he can win a sixth world title at 160 or move up to 175.
The Middle of Myths
- Oscar De La Hoya: Six divisional world titles
- Floyd Mayweather Jr: Five division titles
- Manny Pacquiao: Eight division titles.
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