NEW YORK: His Excellency Turki Alarusik, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board of Directors, announces the blockbuster world where pound-for-pound superstar Terrence Crawford challenges Israil Madrimov for interim WBA and WBO world super title. Title match announced. The welterweight title fight will take place on August 3rd at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, hosted by Visit Saudi, MDL Beast, and Red Sea Global. The event will be promoted by Riyadh Season Card, Serra, Ligue 1 and Matchroom Boxing in partnership with World of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Sarita Promotions and Warriors Boxing Promotions.
His Excellency Turki Alarcik said: “We are delighted that Riyadh Season will be able to host our first overseas event in Los Angeles, and this match in the United States is a special commemoration of this moment. We are excited to bring the match to people all over the world. I want to give them an opportunity to have fun.” Our own Riyadh season experience and this is exactly what we hope to achieve by hosting this and future events around the world. ”
Eddie Hearn, chairman of Matchroom Sports, said: “This is a great fight between a pound-for-pound great and one of the greatest world champions in the sport. He is a great fighter and continues to strive to be the best, but in Israel he meets a hungry champion who has no intention of letting go of his title in his first defense.This could be one of his next fights. Promised. This undercard card has to be one of the best, if not the best, we’ve ever seen in Los Angeles on August 3rd. Get ready for a big night.”
Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) moved up to 154 pounds after becoming the undisputed champion at 147 pounds with a stunning knockout win over Errol Spence in Las Vegas in July. He is aiming to become a 4-division world champion. . The Omaha star has already established himself at super lightweight and lightweight, and the pound-for-pound great now cements his greatness by earning honors in the fourth division. Trying to.
Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KOs) will be the man standing in Crawford’s way, with the Uzbek champion taking on the toughest opponent possible for the title after winning the belt in spectacular fashion in his last bout in Saudi Arabia. made his first defense. The 29-year-old faced Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant title in Riyadh in March, stopping the Russian in five rounds with a dominant performance, and after an illustrious amateur career, he has moved on to the paid ranks. They continued their impressive undefeated record.
“I’m proud to partner with Riyadh Season and His Excellency Turki Alarcik for the first boxing event in the United States. I’m going to return to the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound in the world. Terrence Crawford: “Israel Madrimov is a great and entertaining fighter, but on August 3rd, he will be my next victim. This is the Terrence Crawford era.” Told.
“Terrence Crawford is one of my favorite boxers and one of the best in the world,” Israil Madrimov said. “I’m very excited to have this opportunity to make a statement. I will.”
The main event will be complemented by undercard cards that will captivate fight fans.
Recently crowned WBA super lightweight champion Isaac Cruz will make his first title defense against American southpaw Jose Valenzuela.
Two of America’s most feared boxing heavyweights will face off against former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz, who returns to the ring for the first time since his unanimous decision victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022. He will face off against Jarrell Miller, who will compete in the. He came out looking for a win after losing his unbeaten record in Riyadh last December.
Former super welterweight world champion Tim Tzu will wait for Vergil Ortiz Jr. depending on the outcome of this weekend’s bout with Thomas Delorme, while Cuba’s David Morrell will fight light against American fighter Radivoje Kalajdzic He aims to maintain his undefeated record in heavyweight matches.
Olympic lightweight gold medalist Andy Cruz will continue his campaign at lightweight, taking on Mexico’s Antonio Moran.
Sean Gibbons of MP Promotions said, “It’s been nearly two years since Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, the face of Mexican boxing, fought in Los Angeles, but thanks to Turki Alarcik, Isaac’s first world championship… I will be returning home this year to defend my title.” Manny Pacquiao and Sean Gibbons of MP Promotions, Cruise’s promoters, said, “Isaac is going to light up on August 3rd, just like he did on March 30th in Las Vegas.” He knocked out Laurie Romero to become world champion. We are very proud that Isaac’s first title defense will be the highlight of the first boxing event held outside of Saudi Arabia by the General Entertainment Authority, which is chaired by Mr. Alarsik. I would also like to thank my co-promoter Tom Brown of TGB Promotions for making this historic moment possible in Los Angeles. ”
Tom Brown of TGB Promotions said: “TGB Promotions is honored to be working with His Excellency Turki Alalcik. We are thrilled to be a part of this world-class event. Los Angeles has a historic reputation for being a great game destination with great fans and the best, most memorable, all-action action. Some of the fights…Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Jose “El Rayo” Valenzuela have the makings of being one of the greatest matches of them all.
No Limit Boxing CEO George Rose said: “No Limit Boxing is delighted to be working with His Excellency Turki Alarusik on this historic Riyadh Season USA event on August 3rd. Tim Tze is a modern-day warrior who accepts only the best.” The biggest fight in the super welterweight division. He will walk toward the fire, fearless, and once again show the world why he is on the path to greatness. ”
Leon Margules, president of Warriors Boxing, added, “Warriors Boxing and David Morrell are very excited to be a part of the upcoming Riyadh Season USA event.” We would like to thank His Excellency Turki Alarusik for making this wonderful event possible. David Morrell is boxing’s next superstar and has proven to be the most avoided boxer in the sport. On August 3rd, David Morrell begins his quest for light heavyweight domination. ”
Gold Star CEO Spencer Brown said: “Another great heavyweight showdown between His Excellency Turki Alarcik and GEA. A clash between two of the most exciting heavyweights in the world. Andy Ruiz and I I’m really looking forward to this match. It will be his long-awaited return from the ring after almost two years. The former world champion is now looking to get back to the top of the heavyweight division. Jarrell, Big Baby Miller bounces back from a close loss to Daniel Dubois! This is an exciting heavyweight clash with a lot at stake. This is a must-win for both fighters. It’s a fight. We’re looking forward to another great heavyweight showdown.”
Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Boxing Promotions, 10-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, said: “We are thrilled to be part of what will be a stacked card in Los Angeles in support of the Riyadh season. I’m excited.” His Excellency’s desire to work with all promoters to put on the best matches is perfectly in line with what Golden Boy has delivered over the years and I believe this will be the start of a great partnership in the years to come. . If Virgil wins this Saturday, he’ll be primed to make headlines as he takes on Tim Tzu in a can’t-miss Fight of the Year contender. ”
