Crawford-Madrimov, Anderson-Bakole, and additional undercard fights will stream LIVE on DAZN and ESPN+ PPV – The ringwalks for Crawford vs. Madrimov are scheduled for 11:40 p.m. ET / 4:40 a.m. UK with the event beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. UK.
Terence Crawford, that ring monster, is gunning for Israil Madrimov’s WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight belts on August 3rd. Crawford, with a perfect 40-0 record, aims to add a fourth weight class to his collection after demolishing the Welterweight division and taking out Errol Spence with a stunning KO, crowning himself the undisputed king at 147lbs.
Standing in Crawford’s way is Madrimov, the Uzbek powerhouse, defending his title for the first time against the fiercest competition imaginable. He last dazzled in Saudi Arabia, clinching the belt from Magomed Kurbanov in a dominant five-round beatdown. At 29, Madrimov’s unblemished professional and stellar amateur records speak volumes.
The night’s action is packed with a killer undercard. Jared Anderson, the undefeated heavyweight darling of Top Rank, is gearing up to throw down with Martin Bakole in what promises to be a seismic encounter under the bright lights of BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Known for his knack of knocking out opponents, Anderson is the fresh face everyone’s buzzing about, and his next test comes in the form of Bakole—a man who tips the scales and his opponents with equal ease.
Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs), hailing from Toledo, Ohio, has swiftly climbed the heavyweight ranks, transforming contenders into stepping stones. He outmaneuvered former world champ Charles Martin last July, went on to flatten Andriy Rudenko in a quick five rounds, and most recently, in April, dominated Ryad Merhy with a decision so one-sided it could have been mistaken for a solo performance.
Bakole (20-1, 15 KOs), on the other hand, hasn’t been slacking either. He’s racked up nine consecutive wins and turned heads on the Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou undercard last October. Weighing in at an astonishing 299.5 pounds, he dispatched Carlos Takam in just four rounds, proving he’s more than just a big guy—he’s a big guy who can fight.
This matchup is a heavyweight fan’s dream: two powerhouses with a penchant for ending fights early.
Fresh off becoming WBA Super-Lightweight champ, Isaac Cruz is set to defend his title against American Jose Valenzuela.
The Heavyweight scene is also heating up. Andy Ruiz, back after a decision win over Luis Ortiz, takes on Jarrell Miller, who’s desperate to bounce back from his first defeat.
Olympic champ Andy Cruz also continues his quest in the Lightweight division against Antonio Moran. It’s shaping up to be an explosive night for boxing fans.
Also featured on this packed Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV:
- Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) defending his WBA 140-pound title for the first time against Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs).
- Andy Ruiz Jr. (35-2, 22 KOs) making a comeback from nearly two years off to throw down with Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (26-1-1, 22 KOs).
- David Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs) aiming for his eighth consecutive stoppage in a light heavyweight 12-rounder against Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (29-2, 21 KOs).
- Cuban Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz (3-0, 1 KO) looking to climb the lightweight ladder by taking on the seasoned Antonio Moran (30-6-1, 21 KOs) in a 10-rounder.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Start Time: 8 PM ET (USA) / 1 AM BST (UK, next day)
- Streaming: Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN PPV
- Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Updated Fight Card:
- Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov
- Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole
- Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller
- David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic
- Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran
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