Terence Crawford is set on becoming the undisputed champion in a third weight class by capturing all the belts at 154 pounds. His journey toward this goal starts with a match against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov scheduled for August 3rd in Los Angeles. Crawford sees Madrimov as a significant challenge, acknowledging that he is a formidable puncher, which means Crawford will need to adapt his style from the aggressive approach he used in his last fight against Errol Spence.
Crawford discussed the upcoming fight, expressing honor that Madrimov wanted him for his first fight in America, suggesting they could have fought in Omaha but settling on Los Angeles. There was also mention of a potential fight at 160 pounds against David Benavidez, which didn’t materialize because Benavidez couldn't meet the weight requirement as he’s tied to Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
Looking ahead, if Crawford successfully navigates past Madrimov, he could potentially face Sebastian Fundora and IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev. He acknowledges the challenges and doesn’t underestimate Madrimov, knowing that any oversight could jeopardize his aspirations. Crawford remains focused on the present, aware of the need to maintain peak performance without getting ahead of himself regarding future matches.
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