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“They Knew Already” Eddie Hearn Reveals What The Corner Told Crawford Before Last Round Against Madrimov: “They Knew”

Eddie Hearn immediately made his frustrations clear after his fighter, Israil Madrimov, lost a close decision on the scorecards to Terence Crawford.

Terence Crawford made his return to the ring earlier this month after more than a year out from his career defining performance against Errol Spence Jr.

His eleven fight knockout street came to an end on his 154lb debut against Madrimov, edging a decision on points with the official scores of 116-112, 115-113, 115-113. After the fight Madrimov’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said he was ‘frustrated’ with the judging

“Yeah I was a little bit frustrated at the end, I though it was actually two 116-112’s and I don’t understand how you can only give Madrimov four rounds in that fight. 115-133 is a close fight, after ten rounds I was convinced we were up and it’s an argument as to whether Crawford won the eleventh, he definitely won the twelfth.”

Hearn said he was sitting right by Crawford’s corner and revealed they told him how important that last round wound be.

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“You saw the way he came out for the twelfth, because they told him, I was right by his corner, they knew he they had to win that last round, they knew how close that fight was and I was just a bit frustrated that it wasn’t a split or we didn’t get a little bit more respect, one of the judges has Crawford winning the last four rounds and the first four rounds and I just don’t see that, I thought Madrimov wont he fight 7-5.”

Crawford is now on the lookout for his next opponent with a fight against Vergil Ortiz wanted by Turki Alalshikh.

 ‘His Tactics Exposed’ Hall Of Fame Legend Says Terence Crawford Got ‘Exposed’ Against Israil Madrimov

Terence Crawford is now a four-weight world champion after defeating Israil Madrimov on his debut at 154lb.

The undefeated American stepped up from welterweight, where he became undisputed after a career defining performance against Errol Spence Jr, and jumped straight into a title fight against the man many believed to be the best at super-welterweight.

The contest was a cagey affair with neither fighter letting the other have prolonged periods of success.

Crawford was taken the distance for the first time in eleven fights and edged a close victory with official scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113.

Talking to Sean Zittel about ‘Bud’s performance, Hall of Fame fighter turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya, said Crawford got ‘exposed’ that night and that Vergil Ortiz is the fighter to dethrone the 36-year-old.

“Oh Vergil has better skills, I literally think he has better skills so it’s not just the punching power.

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Yes Crawford has ring IQ like there is no tomorrow but he was exposed against Madrimov, he was exposed that night. Exposed in a way that if you change up your style, if you don’t stay in front of Crawford, ok, if you’re a target right in front of him he’ll pick you apart, but if you’re on your toes and you’re throwing your jabs and throwing your hooks and your combinations he has trouble figuring you out.

With Vergil Ortiz’ power and speed and ring generalship it can be a great fight.”

In an interview with Title Sports Network after Ortiz defeated Serhii Bohachuk on a razor thin decision having been knocked down twice, De La Hoya promised to deliver the Crawford fight to his man, if that’s what he wants.

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“I said it was fight of the year and it was fight of the year, that was a war. it was a close fight but Vergil attacked the entire night, Bohachuk deserves all the credit on the night but Vergil one. We discussed the Vergil fight with ‘His Excellency’ and if that’s what Vergil wants then that’s what we’re going to give him.”

It looks like that will be next with Turki Alalshikh making it clear that’s the fight he wants.

Go and show your best in the ring” Errol Spence Jr gets told to stop waiting around and step into ring by former world champion rival

While some of the biggest names in boxing bide their time and wait to announce their next moves, many peoples’ pick as the pound-for-pound king is set to fight in a week’s time. Terence Crawford will be debuting at 154 pounds, challenging Israil Madrimov for his WBA super welterweight title.

While Crawford gets ready to fight, the opponent he last faced is struggling to make a decision on his future. Errol Spence Jr. has been eyeing a fight against light middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora, but Fundora is waiting to see if he can get a fight with Crawford first.

Is Errol Spence letting his prime slip away?

While Spence stays patient, Shawn Porter is imploring him to get off the couch and into the ring.

It’s kind of a now-or-never situation to me: Get back in the ring now or you’re flirting with never getting back in the ring… If I was to advise him, I’d say: Take the fight now. Compartmentalize as much as you can, allow your legal people to deal with issues, focus on Fundora and make the best of that experience… He’s got to get back in the ring.

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The issues Porter mentions come from a pair of lawsuits against and by Derrick James, Spence’s trainer who he split with after the Crawford fight. James has claimed he’s owed over $5 million from working in Spence’s corner.

Errol Spence Jr. has a lot on his mind right now. The best medicine could very well be sitting down at the table with Fundora, setting a date and throwing hands.

“It’s Over If He Hits Him” Fans In Shock At Madrimov’s New ‘Hulk’ Physique For Crawford Fight.

Terence Crawford looks to become a world champion in a fourth division on August 3 when he steps up to Israil Madrimov.

Crawford has won honours at 135, 140 and 147, and will challenge Madrimov for the WBA 154 World Title in Los Angeles as part of Riyadh Season’s first promotional offering in the US. The fight is also for the WBO and WBC Interim titles, meaning ‘Bud’, should he be victorious, could look to unify and eventually become undisputed in a third weight-class.

The muscular Madrimov, a career long super-welter, is 10-0 with seven early finishes and won the belt last time out by stopping Magomed Kurbanov.

He will step through the ropes a considerable underdog with bookmakers, but is younger, fresher and bulkier than the pound-for-pound star.

The size difference was analysed by fans recently when an in-gym picture of Uzbekistan’s Madrimov did the rounds on social media, leading the poster to brand him ‘The Incredible Hulk.’

Whilst some fans said Crawford was in for a real challenge based on the picture, ‘massive, ‘he gonna beat Crawford, ‘it’s over if he hits him’, many also said the muscular frame could work to the American’s advantage.

‘His punches are too slow and wide to trouble Bud,’ said one, whilst another said his bulk could lead to gassing early – a crucial factor against the elite Crawford who has been known to expose any mistakes or openings from both the orthodox and southpaw stances. Madrimov did tend to leap in and drop his guard on occasion in his title-winning effort, something the 36-year-old from Omaha will have spotted.

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Madrimov does have the clear upper-hand in activity having fought in March of this year whereas Crawford was last out in the career-defining Errol Spence Jr win in July.

Terence crawfordThe fight doesn’t just represent a legacy-building opportunity for ‘Bud’ but also a measuring stick for his ultimate goal of facing Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Intriguingly, Madrimov was used as a sparring partner by light-heayvweight champion Dmitry Bivol when he became just the second man to beat Canelo.

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