Terence Crawford next fight: Former undisputed champ set for debut at 154 pounds vs. Israil Madrimov

CBS Sports— Crawford is back looking to make a statement in a third weight class after conquering both 140 and 147 pounds.

talkSPORT—Terence Crawford was targeted for alternative fight with Canelo Alvarez’s rival before Israil Madrimov clash was made. David Benavidez claims he was offered a fight with Terence Crawford by HE Turki Alalshikh before the Israil Madrimov bout was made. However, the proposed weight was a step too far for Benavidez and

BBC—Terence Crawford v Israil Madrimov: American targets world title in fourth division. American Terence Crawford will face WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov on 3 August in Los Angeles.

Bad Left Hook—'Just continue being the best': Terence Crawford looks forward to upcoming title opportunity against Israil Madrimov. Today featured the opening press conference for the upcoming junior middleweight title fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov, with both fighters appearing to discuss the bout. Neither fighter is much for a lot of talking, so both were very respectful and straight to the point. Check out some of what they had to say below. “When I started pro career, fight best boxers, and now fighting best in the world pound-for-pound Terence Crawford, my favorite boxer. I like his style and then...