Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Live round-by-round updates

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov will go down later tonight at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, with the WBA super welterweight title on the line.

With championship wins across three weight divisions and having achieved undisputed status in two, there is little 'Bud' (40-0) hasn't accomplished in his pugilistic career. The 36-year-old is ranked No.2 on ESPN's pound-for-pound list and is seen by many as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

The undefeated pugilist was last seen in a dominant ninth-round TKO win over former unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. in July of last year, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

His rival Madrimov (10-0-1) is the reigning WBA super welterweight champion. The 29-year-old boasts a stellar amateur career and has been undefeated since turning pro in 2018.

The Uzbekistani will be coming to this weekend's fight hoping to add 'Bud's' name to his list of victims.

According to Odds Shark, Crawford is a prohibitive favorite for the matchup (-700) with Madrimov as a +400 underdog.

The main event fight is underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for the live coverage and play-by-play updates from Crawford vs. Madrimov.

Watch the final face-off between the fighters below:

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov

Round 1

Crawford switches to southpaw early in the fight. Madrimov is committing to jabs trying to gauge his range. 'Bud' looks like he is using the round to get a read on his opponent. Very little activity from both fighters in the opening round.

Madrimov looks much bigger than Crawford in the ring. 'Bud' unloads a multi-punch combo to end the round. A close round.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov.

Round 2

Madrimov is on the front foot as he jabs his way into range. Both fighters have yet to land anything significant in this round.

'Bud' is circling right, away from his opponent's power hand. The fighters are still trying to get a read on each other. The crowd is getting restless with the lack of activity. A good body shot lands for 'Bud'. Very little to separate the pair in this round.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov.

Round 3

Crawford unloads a multi-punch flurry on his opponent. Madrimov is still on the front foot, forcing 'Bud' to constantly go on the defensive. The American finds himself in the corner but quickly circles away. A quick jab lands for 'Bud'.

Madrimov connets with a right hand and a short uppercut lands for Crawford. 'Bud' follows up with a body shot. Madrimov is still analyzing his opponent's movements. Crawford connects with an uppercut to close out the round.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Round 4

Crawford seems to have dialed up the intensity a bit. He is standing his ground and is not going on the back foot like in previous rounds. 'Bud' connects with a one-two combo. Madrimov's right and fails to split the guard of his opponent.

A body shot lands for Crawford, and Madrimov connects with a right hook upstairs. The intensity dials up. A right hand lands for Madrimov and an upper cut connects for Crawford.

A right-hand lands for 'The Dream'. One more close round.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov

Round 5

'Bud' is still fighting southpaw despite getting caught by multiple right hands. Crawford connects on his opponent with a multi-punch combo. A straight left, followed by a jab lands for 'Bud'.

Multiple jabs to the head land for 'Bud'. Crawford trips and falls as he evades from his opponent's right hand.

Madrimov's right hand is starting to take effect.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Round 6

An absolute chess game unfolds in the ring as both look for openings. Multiple right hands to the upstairs land for Crawford. 'Bud' shrugs off a right hand from his opponent.

Madrimov's accurate right hands are taking effect. A shiner appears under the right eye of 'Bud'. A good jab by 'Bud' halts his opponent's advance. Two crushing body shots land for Crawford. A few more body shots connect flush for the challenger.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Round 7

A short right-hand lands for 'Bud' to open the seventh round. 'Bud's' hand speed is on full display as he stings his opponent with a one-two. Madrimov connects with a counter right.

A leaping left-hand lands for 'The Dream'. Crawford seems to have dialed down the intensity at the end of their round.

However, he renagages his opponent with powerful body shots to close out the round.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Round 8

Madrimov has yet to dial up his activity. While he has incurred very little damage, his lack of activity might cost him these crucial mid-rounds. A right hand followed by a left hook from 'The Dream' elicits a reaction from 'Bud'. Crawford returns fire with a one-two.

A crushing right-hand upstairs land for Madrimov. A much better round for 'The Dream'.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov.

Round 9

Left hand upstairs followed by a body shot lands for 'Bud'. The referee monetarily stops the fight as MAdrimov spins around after avoiding a punch from his opponent.

A right-hand lands flush for 'The Dream'. He is getting more active as the fight reaches its later rounds. A straight right-hand land for 'the Dream'. Madrimov catches his opponent with a left hand coming in.

A looping left-hand lands flush for Crawford. 'Bud' is committing to jab in an effort to disrupt his opponent's rhythm. Madrimov slips on an advertisement logo at the end of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov.

Round 10

Craford sticks a body shot to his opponent. An uppercut from Crawford gets his Madrimov's attention. 'The Dream' is finding more and more success with his right hand as the fight progresses.

A right hand from Madrimov pushes back Crawford. 'Bud's' head gets snapped back with another straight right hand. To answer, 'Bud' connects with a body shot but gets blitzed with a counter right hand.

Our score: 10-9 Madrimov.

Round 11

As we reach the championship rounds, it's anyone's fight. Madrimov's right hand is money as he connects almost every time he uses it. Multiple body shots land for 'Bud'.

Another right-hand land for 'The Dream'. 'Bud' is unable to get an offense going against an unorthodox opponent.

As Madrimov overextends on a shot 'Bud' makes him pay with a crushing uppercut. A three-punch combo lands for 'Bud'.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Round 12

Triple jabs land for Crawford. 'Bud' is letting his hands go. A left body shot lands flush for 'Bud'. Madrimov misses with a left hand.

Double upper cuts snap back Madrimov's head. A good right hand momentarily buckles Crawford's knees. Two more right-hands land for 'The Dream'. 'Bud' returns fire with a crushing body shot.

Crawford ends the fight unloading a short right hand to his opponent's midsection.

Our score: 10-9 Crawford.

Wow!!! a perfect end to a close fight. Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official decision: Terence Crawford def. Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision. (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)

Crawford captures the WBA super welterweight title. He becomes a four-division champion.