His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Administrators of the Normal Leisure Authority (GEA), introduced a blockbuster World title conflict as pound-for-pound celebrity Terence Crawford challenges Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim World Tremendous-Welterweight title on August third sponsored by Go to Saudi, MDL Beast and Pink Sea International at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles. The occasion will likely be promoted by Riyadh Season Card, Sela, League 1 and Matchroom Boxing in affiliation with World Of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Salita Promotions and Warriors Boxing Promotions.
HE Turki Alalshikh stated: “We’re delighted for Riyadh Season to host its first abroad occasion in Los Angeles and this struggle in the US is a particular one to mark this second. We wish to give folks all over the world the chance to take pleasure in their very own Riyadh Season expertise and that is precisely what we hope to realize by staging this and likewise future occasions all over the world.”
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman, stated: “This can be a incredible struggle between a pound-for-pound nice and top-of-the-line World champions within the sport. Terence is a pound-for-pound nice and continues to try to be the perfect, however in Israil, he meets a hungry champion that has no intention of relinquishing his title in his first protection – this guarantees to be one of many fights of the 12 months. The undercard must be one in every of if not the most effective we have now ever seen for a US card – prepare for an enormous night time on August 3 in Los Angeles”.
Crawford (40-0 31 KOs) is gunning to develop into a 4-Weight World champion as he strikes as much as 154lbs after conquering the Welterweight division with a shocking KO win over Errol Spence to be topped the undisputed champion at 147lbs in Las Vegas in July. The Omaha star has already dominated the roost at Tremendous-Light-weight and Light-weight, and now the pound-for-pound nice is arrowing in on cementing greatness by claiming honors at a fourth weight.
Madrimov (10-0-1 7 KOs) is the person that stands in Crawford’s approach, and the Uzbek champion makes his first protection of his title towards the hardest opposition attainable after successful the belt in spectacular trend in his final outing in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old took on Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant title in Riyadh in March, and stopped the Russian in 5 rounds with a dominant efficiency to proceed his spectacular unbeaten run within the paid ranks, following a glittering novice profession.
“I’m proud to companion with Riyadh Season and HE Turki Alalshikh on their first boxing occasion in the US. I can not wait to get again within the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the most effective pound for pound fighter on the earth,” stated Terence Crawford. “Israil Madrimov is an incredible and entertaining fighter, however on August 3, he will likely be my subsequent sufferer. That is the Terence Crawford period.”
“Terence Crawford is one in every of my favourite boxers and top-of-the-line boxers on the earth,” stated Israil Madrimov. “I’m very excited to get this chance to make an announcement, and I’ll Inshallah.”
The principle occasion is complemented by an undercard that’s set to captivate struggle followers.
Not too long ago topped WBA Tremendous-Light-weight champion Isaac Cruz defends his title for the primary time towards United States southpaw Jose Valenzuela.
Two of the US’ most fearsome boxing Heavyweights will do battle with former unified Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz returning to the ring for the primary time since a unanimous choice win towards Luis Ortiz in September 2022, to face Jarrell Miller, who will likely be going all out to provide a successful final result after dropping his undefeated document in Riyadh in December final 12 months.
Former Tremendous-Welterweight World champion Tim Tszyu awaits Vergil Ortiz Jr, topic to the result of his struggle towards Thomas Dulorme this weekend, whereas David Morrell of Cuba will search to protect his unbeaten document in a Mild-Heavyweight contest towards US fighter Radivoje Kalajdzic.
Andy Cruz, the Olympic Light-weight gold medalist, continues his Light-weight marketing campaign when he takes on Mexico’s Antonio Moran.
Sean Gibbons from MP Promotions stated, “It has been almost two years since Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, the face of Mexico boxing, has had a struggle in Los Angeles, however because of Turki Alalshikh, Isaac’s first world title protection will likely be a homecoming in entrance of the largest Mexican fan base within the U.S.,” stated Manny Pacquiao and Sean Gibbons of MP promotions, Cruz’s promoter. “Isaac goes to mild it up on August 3, identical to he did on March 30, in Las Vegas, when he knocked out Rolly Romero to develop into World champion. We’re very proud that Isaac’s first title protection will likely be a characteristic bout on the primary boxing occasion ever offered outdoors of Saudi Arabia by its normal leisure authority, chaired by Mr. Alalshikh. We might additionally wish to thank our co promoter Tom Brown of TGB promotions for making this historic second in Los Angeles.”
Tom Brown from TGB promotions stated, “TGB Promotions is honored to be working with His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a serious dedication to boxing and we’re thrilled to be part of this world class occasion in Los Angeles at BMO Stadium on August 3. LA has a historic repute for being a terrific struggle city with the best followers and among the finest, most memorable, all-action fights…Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Jose “El Rayo” Valenzuela has the makings to be one of many biggest of all of them.”
George Rose, CEO of No Restrict Boxing said that, “No Restrict Boxing is delighted to be working with His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh on this historic Riyadh Season USA occasion on August 3. Tim Tszyu is a modern-day warrior, solely taking the most effective and largest fights within the Tremendous-Welterweight division. He fears no man, walks in direction of the hearth and can once more present the world why he’s on the trail to greatness.”
Warriors Boxing represented by Leon Margules added that “Warriors Boxing and David Morrell are very excited to be a part of the upcoming Riyadh Season USA Occasion. We want to thank His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for making this spectacular Occasion occur. David Morrell is Boxing’s subsequent celebrity, and has confirmed to be essentially the most averted boxer within the sport. On August third, David Morrell will start his quest to overcome the Mild-Heavyweight division”.
Gold Star CEO, Spencer Brown stated, “One other wonderful Heavyweight conflict placed on by his Excellency Turki Alalshikh and the GEA. A Conflict of two of essentially the most thrilling Heavyweights on the earth. I’m actually wanting ahead to this struggle with Andy Ruiz, making his anticipated comeback after almost 2 years out of the ring. This former World champion is now trying to get again on high of the Heavyweight division once more! Towards a tricky recreation, Jarrell, massive child Miller, coming off the again of an in depth defeat towards Daniel Dubois! This can be a high drawer thrilling Heavyweight conflict with loads of jeopardy! This can be a must-win struggle for each fighters. We anticipate one other incredible Heavyweight conflict.”
Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Boxing Promotions and 10x World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, stated that “We’re thrilled to be taking part in what will likely be a stacked Los Angeles card in help of Riyadh season. His Excellency’s want to work with all promoters so as to placed on the most effective fights completely aligns with what Golden Boy has been delivering for years — and I consider this would be the starting of a beautiful partnership going ahead. If Vergil emerges victorious this Saturday, he’s going to be able to roll and steal the present towards Tim Tszyu in a can’t-miss fight-of-the-year contender.”
