The highly anticipated Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight is scheduled for this Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This 12-round showdown will see Madrimov's WBA super welterweight title on the line, along with the vacant WBO interim super welterweight title.
Crawford, a world champion in three different weight classes—lightweight, super lightweight, and welterweight—will be stepping up in weight for his upcoming fight. 'Bud' is set to return to the squared circle a year after his commanding ninth-round TKO victory over Errol Spence Jr. in their July 2023 title unification bout.
The 36-year-old Nebraska native made history by becoming the first male boxer to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes during the four-belt era.
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Meanwhile, Madrimov is fresh off a fifth-round TKO victory over Magomed Kurbanov in March, which secured him the vacant WBA super welterweight title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou. The only blemish on Madrimov's record came in July 2022 when his bout against Michel Soro was stopped in the third round due to a cut sustained by Soro, resulting in a draw.
The fight card broadcast is set to kick off at around 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the United States. For viewers in the United Kingdom, this translates to a start time of 8:30 p.m. GMT.
Meanwhile, the main event ring walks are anticipated to begin around 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT in the U.S., which corresponds to 3:30 a.m. GMT on Sunday, Aug. 4, in the U.K. However, these timings are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard matches.
The boxers' entrances are pivotal moments that elevate the grandeur of top-tier bouts, serving as the opening spectacle that captivates the audience and sets the stage for the ensuing battle. While the walkout songs for Crawford and Madrimov remain a mystery, we can delve into the tracks they have previously chosen to make their grand entrances.
Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Which songs did both boxers walk out to?
With an unblemished professional record of 40-0, including 31 wins by knockout, Terence Crawford is setting his sights on a rare and historic achievement: becoming a champion in a fourth weight class.
'Bud' undeniably sits atop the pound-for-pound rankings, celebrated not only for his remarkable skill in the squared circle but also for his electrifying ring walkouts. His entrances often showcase collaborations with some of the biggest names in the hip-hop industry.
For his bout against Errol Spence Jr. last year, Crawford made a grand entrance with the legendary rapper Eminem by his side, as the iconic 2003 Oscar-winning track 'Lose Yourself' from '8 Mile' played in the background.
Eminem is set to join Crawford once again for his ring entrance on Saturday night.
In his WBO welterweight showdown against David Avanesyan in Dec. 2022, 'Bud' made his entrance to the classic hit 'My Prerogative' by Bobby Brown.
Meanwhile, Israil Madrimov, with an impressive professional record of 10-0 and one draw, faces the pressure of defending his title. While 'The Dream' is a well-known name in his native Uzbekistan, he remains relatively obscure on the global boxing stage.
For the majority of his fights, Madrimov has electrified the crowd with his ring entrance to the iconic beats of 'Can't Stop' by the legendary American rock band 'Red Hot Chili Peppers'.