Trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre is confident that Terence Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) will decisively defeat unbeaten Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) in their upcoming headliner this August. BoMac views the fight as a guaranteed win for Crawford, underestimating the challenge posed by the formidable Madrimov.
“Madrimov and that camp is as cool as s**. They’re very nice people, but we got a job to do. We got a job to do, and guess what? Ain’t nothing going to hold us back from doing that. We’re going to get that mother f**** [Madrimov] up out of there.”*
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Former champion Shawn Porter has issued a warning about Madrimov’s relentless pressure.
“This is what Madrimov does well. He’s a great pressure fighter. He brings the mental and physical pressure. Do what you do and do it as great as you can do it. Don’t try to divert from that and do anything else.”
As Crawford gears up for this pivotal fight, his focus on a potential clash with Canelo may cloud his judgment against a dangerous opponent like Madrimov. Whether Crawford can handle Madrimov’s pressure and secure a victory will be crucial not only for his immediate future but also for his dream of facing Canelo.
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