Crawford Moves Up To Super Welterweight

Terence Crawford Decisions Israil Madrimov

Crawford Moves up to Super Welterweight

Terence Crawford beat Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision in a bout on the evening of October 10, 2022. Crawford was defending his WBO welterweight title for the sixth time while Madrimov was making his third defense of his WBA super welterweight title.

The Fight

The fight was close throughout, with both fighters landing clean shots. However, Crawford was able to control the pace of the fight and land the more damaging blows. He also showed his superior boxing skills, outmaneuvering Madrimov and landing punches from a variety of angles.

The Decision

The judges scored the fight 115-113, 115-113, and 116-112, all in favor of Crawford. The decision was met with some controversy, as many fans felt that Madrimov had done enough to win the fight. However, the judges' decision was final, and Crawford retained his WBO welterweight title.

Crawford's Future

With the win, Crawford improved his record to 39-0. He is now widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. It is unclear what the future holds for Crawford, but he has expressed interest in moving up to super welterweight to challenge for more titles.