Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Video highlights and best moments

Terence Crawford successfully became a four-division champ with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov. The fight, held at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, was a much closer contest than many anticipated.

The undercard also delivered exciting action. Jose Valenzuela upset Isaac Cruz to claim the vacant WBO super featherweight title in a closely contested split decision. In a heavyweight clash, Andy Ruiz and Jarrell Miller fought to a controversial majority draw.

Jared Anderson's undefeated streak came to an abrupt end as he was stopped by Martin Bakole in the fifth round. The powerful heavyweight showed vulnerability for the first time in his career, and Bakole capitalized with a devastating knockout.

David Morrell remained undefeated with a unanimous decision win over Radivoje Kalajdzic, while Andy Cruz secured a seventh-round knockout victory over Antonio Moran.

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran

Andy Cruz stole the show on the opening fight of the Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov main card with a sensational seventh-round knockout victory over Antonio Moran.

The Cuban sensation showcased his boxing brilliance against a tough and resilient opponent. Moran, while landing some heavy shots, struggled to keep up with Cruz's speed and accuracy.

The fight reached a crescendo in the sixth round as Cruz began to dominate with precise jabs and powerful combinations. Moran's resistance crumbled in the seventh, with Cruz unleashing a flurry of punches that forced the referee to intervene.

Check out some of the video highlights below:

Andy Cruz warm-up ahead of the fight

At the end of the 7th round, Cruz with his powerful barrage of punches secured the TKO win.

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: David Morrell Jr. vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic

David Morrell Jr. claimed the WBA world light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Radivoje Kalajdzic. The fight, while ultimately a win for Morrell, showcased a less-than-dominant performance Kalajdzic.

Morrell started strong, utilizing his power punching to control the early rounds. However, as the fight progressed, he appeared to tire, allowing Kalajdzic to land a significant number of punches. At the end of 12 rounds, the fight was scored 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111 in favor of the Cuban fighter.

Check out some of the fight highlights below:

David Morrell Jr. in his post-fight interview.

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Jared Anderson vs. Martin Bakole

Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole delivered a shocking performance, stopping highly-touted Jared Anderson in the fifth round. Anderson, known for his power, was overwhelmed by Bakole's relentless aggression and precision.

The fight turned into a one-sided affair as Bakole dominated from the opening bell. Anderson was dropped in the first round and struggled to recover from the barrage of punches throughout the fight. Bakole's power and accuracy proved too much for Anderson, who was eventually stopped after being dropped for the second time in the fifth round.

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller

Andy Ruiz Jr., the former heavyweight champion, fought to a controversial draw against Jarrell Miller in a lackluster performance. While Miller appeared to be the busier fighter, landing more punches and controlling the pace, the fight was scored a draw by two judges, with one card favoring Miller.

Ruiz Jr., who looked noticeably slower and less explosive than in previous fights, struggled to keep up with Miller's relentless pressure. The former champion’s physical condition was a major talking point, with many fans and experts questioning his dedication and training regimen.

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Ruiz Jr. suffered an injured hand following the match:

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov: Jose Valenzuela vs Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz

Jose Valenzuela stunned the boxing world, defeating Isaac Cruz by a split decision to claim the WBA light welterweight title. In a thrilling twelve-round battle, Valenzuela's superior boxing skills and effective jab proved to be the difference-maker.

Cruz, known for his aggressive style, struggled to close the distance against the taller Valenzuela. While the champion landed his fair share of punches, Valenzuela's precision ultimately swayed the judges. A pivotal moment came in the sixth round when Valenzuela hurt Cruz with a powerful uppercut, momentarily staggering the ‘Pitbull’.

The split decision result was met with mixed reactions from the crowd, with some fans expressing their disappointment with the outcome. Valenzuela's victory marks a significant moment in his career and sets up intriguing matchups for the future.

Check out the fight highlights below:

Issac Cruz reportedly hurt his fighter during the warm-up session:

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Highlights from outside the ring at Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov fight event

Fans were not quite pleased seeing Devin Haney in the venue.

Ahead of the commencement of the main event, Turki Alalshikh was given an honorary induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.

Vasiliy Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson got into a back-and-forth ringside.

Eminem made a special appearance ahead of the main fight.

Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson was in attendance:

IBF welterweight king Jaron Ennis also seen in attendance at the event

Norelle Simpson sang the American national anthem at the event.

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Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov

Terence Crawford successfully secured the WBA super welterweight title against Israil Madrimov in a closely contested twelve-round battle. The fight saw Crawford rely on his experience and skill to outpoint the younger, aggressive Madrimov.

Crawford emerged victorious with scores of 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113.

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The legendary Michael Buffer made the official introduction of the main event.

Check out both fighters make their way to the ring: