Terrence Crawford, known as 'Bud,' claimed the WBA junior middleweight title at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles with a close, unanimous decision victory.Key Highlights:Challenging Opponent: Madrimov brought the fight to Crawford from the start, showcasing quick hands and great footwork. He kept Crawford off balance with his constant movement and feints, proving to be a tough opponent.Crawford's Strategy: Sticking to a southpaw stance throughout, Crawford used a sharp jab to set up straight lefts and uppercuts. Despite Madrimov's pressure, Crawford managed to find openings and land key punches.Momentum Shifts: The bout was marked by back-and-forth momentum, with each fighter taking turns controlling the action. Madrimov’s straight right hands posed a significant challenge for Crawford.Scorecards: In the end, Crawford’s skill and experience earned him the win with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. The final round was crucial; without it, the fight would have ended in a majority draw.
Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov (c)
Outcome: Unanimous decision
Scores: 116-112, 115-113, 115-113 Jose Valenzuela def. Isaac Cruz (c)
Outcome: Split decision
Scores: 116-112, 113-115, 116-112 Andy Ruiz vs. Jarrell Miller
Outcome: Majority draw
Scores: 112-116, 114-114, 114-114 Martin Bakole def. Jared Anderson
Outcome: Fifth-round TKO David Morrell def. Radivoje Kalajdzic
Outcome: Unanimous decision
Scores: 118-110, 117-111, 117-111 Andy Cruz def. Antonio Moran
Outcome: Seventh-round knockout