Crawford vs. Madrimov: Stats, Facts, and Analysis of the Mega Fight
On August 3 in Los Angeles, USA, Terence Crawford will have his first fight in a new weight class. The American debuts in the super welterweight division against the current WBA champion Israil Madrimov.
Ready To Fight presents the statistics of the American legend's first title attempt in the new category.
Israil Madrimov
Country: Uzbekistan
Age: 29
Weight Class: Super Welterweight (up to 69.85 kg)
Height: 174 cm
Reach: 174 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 10 wins (7 by knockout), 0 losses, 1 draw
KO Percentage: 70%
Total Career Rounds: 74
Recent Fights:
- Technical Knockout (TKO) win in the 5th round against Magomed Kurbanov
- Unanimous Decision (UD) win in 10 rounds against Raphael Igbokwe
- Technical Decision (TD) draw in 3 rounds against Michel Soro
- TKO win in the 9th round against Michel Soro
- UD win in 10 rounds against Emmany Kalombo
Total Rounds in Recent Fights: 37
Average Rounds in Recent Fights: 7.4
Longest and Shortest Recent Fights: Longest - 10 rounds / Shortest - 3 rounds (draw)
KO Percentage in Recent Fights: 20%
Combined Record of Opponents at Time of Fight: 125 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw
Best Opponent Record: Magomed Kurbanov (25-0)
Worst Opponent Record: Raphael Igbokwe (16-3)
Terence Crawford
Country: USA
Age: 36
Weight Class: Welterweight (up to 66.68 kg)
Height: 173 cm
Reach: 178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
Record: 40 wins (31 by knockout), 0 losses
KO Percentage: 77.5%
Total Career Rounds: 233
Recent Fights:
- TKO win in the 9th round against Errol Spence Jr.
- Knockout (KO) win in the 6th round against David Avanesyan
- TKO win in the 10th round against Shawn Porter
- TKO win in the 4th round against Kell Brook
- TKO win in the 9th round against Egidijus Kavaliauskas
Total Rounds in Recent Fights: 38
Average Rounds in Recent Fights: 7.6
Longest and Shortest Recent Fights: Longest - 10 rounds (TKO win) / Shortest - 4 rounds (TKO win)
KO Percentage in Recent Fights: 100%
Combined Record of Opponents at Time of Fight: 148 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws
Best Opponent Record: Errol Spence Jr. (28-0)
Worst Opponent Record: David Avanesyan (29-3-1)
Fight Background
Terence Crawford is on the path to historical achievements. The American has already secured the status of undisputed champion in two categories: super lightweight and welterweight. The next stop is super welterweight.
Initially, Terence aimed to achieve what still seems a daunting task – jumping up three weight classes immediately for a bout against Saul Alvarez. However, Canelo lost the IBF title, making this fight less relevant than before.
Facing Madrimov is a step towards historic undisputed championship. No one has achieved the status of undisputed champion in three weight classes in the era of four major belts. Crawford's opponent is the WBA champion, and the WBO belt will also be on the line, left vacant by Sebastian Fundora. The winner of Crawford-Madrimov will be two steps away from undisputed champion status, as they will also become the mandatory contender for the WBC title currently held by Fundora.
Madrimov turned pro in 2018. He is a successful amateur but did not win medals at the largest international tournaments. Madrimov holds gold from the 2017 Asian Championships and the 2018 Asian Games.
After transitioning to the pros, the Uzbek fighter went the distance for the first time two years after his debut, boxing 12 rounds against Eric Walker in 2020. Previously, his opponents only made it to the sixth round at most.
Israil's boxing style is all about violence and aggression. He relentlessly moves forward, attacking the body without pause, switching stances, and frequently targeting the head. Madrimov is a physically powerful boxer and one of the best tests for Crawford in this new weight class. The Uzbek will undoubtedly test the American's ability to withstand punches from heavier fighters.
Key Facts Before the Fight
- When Madrimov turned pro, Terence Crawford was already an undisputed world champion. In August 2017, Crawford knocked out the previously unbeaten Julius Indongo in the 3rd round.
A year after Israil's pro debut, Crawford already held the WBO welterweight title.
- Israil is physically strong, but his standard dimensions – height (174 cm) and reach (174 cm) – do not make him the largest opponent in Crawford's career. Errol Spence Jr., for example, is 177 cm tall with a 183 cm reach. Kell Brook is taller and has a slightly longer reach. Amir Khan and Egidijus Kavaliauskas also have longer reaches and are slightly taller than Madrimov.
Crawford boasts an impressive reach. At 188 cm with a height of 173 cm, it’s a significant advantage, especially considering how Terence utilizes it. For instance, none of Crawford's title fight opponents have had such a reach.
The closest were Thomas Dulorme (185 cm), Errol Spence Jr. (183 cm), Dierry Jean (183 cm), Julius Indongo (181 cm reach with a 179 cm height), Amir Khan (180 cm), José Benavidez Jr. (180 cm), John Molina Jr. (180 cm), and Viktor Postol (180 cm).
- Crawford is 36, and his performances are not as frequent. This could pose potential problems. He last fought a year ago, defeating Errol Spence. Before that, he had a 7-month break. And prior to that, an 11-month hiatus.
Such long breaks could be an issue. Madrimov starts fights actively, while Crawford traditionally takes a few rounds to gauge his opponent's capabilities. Therefore, the question of whether Crawford has lost physical condition due to age might be significant.
- Additionally, Madrimov is not the most active boxer either. In 2024, this will be his second fight of the year. However, in 2022 and 2023, he had one fight each year. The last time Israil had more than two fights in a year was in 2019 – all three ended early.