Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov LIVE RESULTS: Bud WINS title at fourth weight, Andy Ruiz Jr and Jarrell Miller DRAW

Crawford open to Canelo fight

“If the money is right, we got to fight.”

Crawford was responding to a potential fight against Mexican Canelo Álvarez.

Who is Álvarez?

The 34-year-old fighter hails from Guadalajara, Mexico and has held multiple world championships in four weight classes .

Known for his counterpunching and lethal body shots, the fighter has dominated his division, winning 61 out of his 65 fights. One of his two losses came against the undefeated Floyd Mayweather.

In October 2018, Alvarez signed a five-year, 11-fight contract worth at least $365 million with the sports streaming service DAZN. The deal was the biggest in sports at the time.

Canelo already had his next fight scheduled for September, but a victory over rising star Edgar Berlanga could set up a potential bout with Crawford as his next opponent.

Eminem performs

Eminem watched on as Terrence Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov by decision.

The Slim Shady rapper energised the crowd with a pre-fight performance, performing hits including: “Houdini,” “Rap God,” “Cinderella Man,” and “Lose Yourself.”

Eddie Hearn reacts

Eddie Hearn criticised the judges, expressing his disbelief that one judge scored the last four rounds in Crawford’s favour.

“Experience could have made a difference. It was a fight we believe we could have edged,” Hearn said, speaking alongside Madrimov.

Andy Ruiz Jr escapes with a draw

Prior to the main event, Andy Ruiz Jr’s highly anticipated bout against Jarrell Miller ended in controversy as the judges scored it a majority draw after 12 gruelling rounds.

Ruiz, who was boxing in only his third match since losing the unified heavyweight titles to Anthony Joshua in their 2019 rematch, appeared to suffer a hand injury during the fight.

Despite many fans believing Miller had done enough to earn the win over Ruiz, the judges’ scorecards reflected a split decision: Ruiz won one card, while the other two scored the fight 114-114, resulting in a majority draw.

Bud wants Canelo fight

Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh revealed an offer is on the table for Mexican superstar Canelo to face Crawford.

Canelo first returns in September against Edgar Berlanga while Crawford would need to jump another two divisions and 14lb.

But he said: “You know what I say, if the money’s right, we gotta fight.

“But, at the same time he’s got a fight that he’s focussed on I’m going to go back to my family, relax and enjoy this win and enjoy all the accomplishments that I’ve made in the sport of boxing.”

Terence Crawford’s record

Crawford becomes four weight world champ

It was a closely contested fight but Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford edged the bout according to the judges.

He is now a four division world champion.

Crawford said “First and foremost I would like to thank god for protecting me and my opponent to walk out of the ring.

“Israel was a tough opponent and he took me all 12 rounds. He fought a good fight.

“I was being patient and didn’t want to rush in at all.

“Israel is a really strong opponent, we knew that coming into the game, it says a lot about me and my team.”

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 12)

Crawford starts to let his hands go more now.

You wonder whether he is doing this as he thinks that he may be behind.

Two solid uppercuts from Crawford land on their target.

Madrimov then starts to land some big right hands.

This is going to an interesting judges’ scorecard.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 11)

Both fighters seem to have a lot left in the tank.

If Madrimov takes Crawford the distance, it will be the first time the American has done so since 2016.

Crawford is dominating this round and lands some good combinations.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 10)

This is a finely poised fight as surely neither boxer can see themselves as well ahead on the card.

The pundits are split, some have Crawford ahead, others have Madrimov ahead.

As it is so close, you would expect the fighters to come out of their shell more now with only two rounds remaining.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 9)

Madrimov is coming on the attack more in this round.

Whenever Crawford closes in, he is catching him with good punches.

Some are hitting the gloves of Crawford’s guard but he must still be feeling them.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 8)

Both boxers are starting to land more headshots.

Crawford continues to mak it look as though Madrimov’s punches are not hurting him at all.

With only four rounds remaining, someone is going to have to make their move soon.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 7)

Crawford continues to try and work the body of his opponent.

Madrimov is sticking to his game plan and trying to get inside.

At some point you feel Crawford will need to open up more.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 6)

The fight has yet to live up to the hype.

Both fighters are landing bodyshots and the occasional head shot but you do not feel that the boxers are letting their fists go just yet.

We are at the halfway point of the fight and as it stands, on the card, Madrimov is more than likely leading.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 5)

It is hard to call these rounds at the moment.

Both fighters are landing punches and scoring points as a result.

Madrimov is probably leading this at the moment.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 4)

Madrimov starts trying to get inside Crawford.

He starts landing some good right hands.

Crawford continues to try and counter but Madrimov’s guard is solid.

The fight is starting to open up more now.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 3)

Crawford lands his best punch of the fight so far in the round.

A short left hook which lands on Madrimov.

The Uzbek fighter just absorbs it and starts up the ante himself towards the end of the round.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 2)

Both fighters are leading with their jab.

You can see that they have a plan for this fight and are not looking to let their opponent make them go off track.

Crawford ends the round with two good body shots.

Eminem is in the crowd watching after he provided the pre-fight entertainment.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov (Round 1)

Both fighters look to feel each other out in the first round.

Crawford has always been known as a counter-puncher so always seems to start slowly.

Neither boxer wants to commit to all out attack here.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov

Terence Crawford makes his way to the ring, looking like he is brimming with confidence.

He said he is only taking on legacy fights now and this is certainly one.

Crawford has been world champion at three different weight classes and he is looking to make that four this evening.

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov

Now it is the time for the main event of the evening.

Madrimov, the reigning champion makes his way out to the ring.

There is a real firework display as he makes his entrance, he is looking pumped and ready for this fight.

Entertainment before main event

Eminem is now on stage performing before our main event in the ring.

At Terence Crawford’s last fight it was the rapper who led him out into the ring.

Tonight he is the warm-up act for the boxer.

Valenzuela wins first world title

Jose Valenzuela became world champion this evening at the age of 25-years-old.

He dedicated his victory to his parents as his way of repaying them for all they sacrificed to get him to where he is.

The parties will go on long into the night for the Mexican fighter, who will be celebrating for the first time as a world champion.

Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela

Interviewed after the fight, Isaac Cruz immediately asks for a rematch after his defeat and the loss of his belt.

No comments were made by Jose Valenzuela, he is more interested in enjoying his moment in the spotlight.

He outboxed his opponent tonight and fully deserved his win.