Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov LIVE: Fight updates and results as ‘Bud’ eyes title at fourth weight

Crawford: “Israil was a tricky competitor. I knew he was gonna be robust, I knew all about him once I went to Uzbekistan.

“He’s actually sturdy, he’s sturdy, he took quite a lot of good pictures. He acquired me to spherical 12. He had quick ft, good rhythm upstairs, and he was sturdy. And he was ready to counter me, identical to I used to be attempting to counter him.

“He wasn’t throwing wild pictures like I used to be wanting him to do. I figured it out from the get-go, however I used to be being affected person. I didn’t wanna rush in with something; that’s how I acquired caught a few occasions, attempting to eat too quickly.

“You’ll be able to really feel the distinction [in weight], as a result of like I mentioned, he’s a extremely sturdy opponent.”

On a rumoured combat with Canelo:

“If the cash’s proper, we acquired a combat, however on the identical time, he’s acquired a combat that he’s centered on. I’m gonna loosen up, take pleasure in this win.

“By no means [worried about the weight], as a result of I’m fairly positive he may combat at 160lb.

“It’s not so necessary to me, it’s simply one other milestone to greatness, I suppose. And financially.”

Indy Sport has it 116-112 to Crawford; 115-113 could be honest, although.

Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov through unanimous choice (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)

Into the championship rounds. Madrimov lunges into vary and is countered with a pair of uppercuts to the physique.

Scraping left hook by Madrimov. Now a clear cross! Crawford with a cross of his personal. It’s the American who has the centre of the ring for the time being.

Crawford simply blocks a cross. Good counter jab by “Bud”. Madrimov stumbles whereas clinching the American.

Tight defence from Crawford, then an uppercut to the physique! That is extra just like the Crawford we all know.

Left hook to the pinnacle now. Madrimov hundreds up on an overhand proper and misses.

Last spherical! Crawford with an excellent uppercut in the midst of a mixture. He exams Madrimov’s guard with hooks now.

Each males actually load up on physique pictures! Brutal work. Crawford with a physique uppercut then two to the pinnacle! That’s so slick!

Now the American holds Madrimov briefly. Madrimov with a proper hook after they separate! Crawford with a mixture to the physique.

Madrimov overshoots on an overhand and eats a physique shot. One other well-timed uppercut by Crawford.

To the judges’ scorecards we go…

Crawford with a double-jab and a cross to the physique. Madrimov misses with a leaping left hook however lands a brief proper cross.

Left uppercut to the physique by Crawford. Now a proper uppercut in shut quarters. Madrimov throws just a few laborious pictures, however none of them land flush.

Crawford with just a few well-timed jabs. Arduous left hook to the physique by Crawford.

DAZN’s commentary staff had that as an incredible spherical for Madrimov; I disagree.

Rear uppercut by Crawford. Madrimov with a pair of left hooks, altering targets from physique to move. Slick sequence of jabs by Crawford.

Each males open up a bit, although neither lands a lot of significance. Stern cross by Madrimov now, although. He squeezes via one other.

Crawford lands to the physique however is countered to the pinnacle.

Indy Sport has Crawford 6-4 up, however there have been a number of slender rounds, so it might be nearer – and even barely the opposite approach.

Numerous level-change feints by Madrimov. He sneaks a left hook round Crawford’s guard, however the challenger shakes his head.

Crawford with a trio of physique pictures late within the spherical.

An uppercut partially lands for Madrimov. The gang boos once more, because the boxers chorus from throwing a lot.

Two crosses get via for Madrimov, who goals to the pinnacle then provides a 3rd shot – this one to the physique. Crawford stands proud his tongue once more.

Stiff left hook by Madrimov, and a proper! Crawford took the latter punch effectively!

Crawford now tries to regain some respect late within the spherical.

Indy Sport tentatively has Crawford 5-3 up after six rounds.

Madrimov is barely broad of the mark with a cross. He curves a hook round Crawford’s guard.

Crawford with some tidy jabs. Extra boos from the gang.

Crawford goes down, however it’s only a journey! He appeared to catch his heel on the rope as he reacted to a shot from Madrimov.

Madrimov will get via with one other couple of crosses – he retains going to that shot, and it’s working for him. Crawford stands proud his tongue; he gained’t be panicking in any respect.

There have been flashes of high quality from Crawford up to now, and he could be simply forward, however will he begin to flip the screw now?

Left hook and proper straight from Crawford! Nice stuff. Pawing left hook by Madrimov, who then throws himself off-balance with a leaping entry.

There’s a slight reduce round Crawford’s proper eye, however presumably from a conflict of heads. Arduous proper hook to the physique by the American. And once more.

These late moments of intent from Crawford might need stolen him each rounds.

Crawford opening up a bit earlier on this spherical, altering angles within the course of. Madrimov with a grazing left hook.

Madrimov remains to be pressuring Crawford however with out throwing a lot of word. The gang remains to be fairly stressed.

Crawford with a pleasant left uppercut earlier than circling away. He blocks an overhand. Stern jab by Madrimov. The Uzbek lets his fingers go briefly after listening to the 10-second clapper.

Once more Crawford is a little more keen to open up early within the spherical. He sticks behind his jab. Madrimov with an honest cross.

One-two by Crawford. Madrimov squeezes a cross via Crawford’s guard, and one other. Crawford replies with a physique shot.

Crawford, transferring up in weight, has audible energy in his punches. He’s virtually put himself off-balance with a few efforts, really.

Uppercut by Crawford, however it connects as Madrimov lands a cross excessive. One other cross by the champion.

Twelve rounds scheduled. Madrimov is orthodox, Crawford – sometimes a southpaw – begins the identical.

Madrimov takes the centre of the ring. Crawford is already into southpaw, flicking out sporadic jabs. Madrimov is parrying them up to now, and throwing his personal on the physique of the American.

Crawford curls a few proper fingers into hooks. Nonetheless nothing of significance touchdown for both man, although.

Crawford with a few crosses, too – each of them blocked. He tries a mixture late within the spherical.

Madrimov continues to press ahead. Crawford strafes and jabs. Madrimov lands a jab to the physique.

There’s a slower spell, and the gang boos the inactivity. Madrimov virtually catches Crawford with a jab.

Crawford with an uppercut and a hook to the physique late within the spherical. Straight shot upstairs by Madrimov.

The nationwide anthems are full. The fighter introductions are below approach.

Eminem is finished. The primary-event ring walks are upon us.

In an uncommon transfer, the champion Israil Madrimov is out first – to the sound of “Can’t Cease” by Pink Sizzling Chili Peppers.

The Uzbek, 29, is undefeated as a professional with a report of 10-0-1 (7 KOs).

Now right here comes the challenger, 36-year-old Terence Crawford.

The unbeaten American (40-0, 31 KOs) is a three-weight champion, and he has reigned undisputed in two of these divisions.

Now he’s bidding to grow to be a four-division champion, with Madrimov’s WBA super-welterweight belt on the road. The vacant WBO interim title can be up for grabs right here.