Terence Crawford Moves Up in Weight for Next Fight
Crawford to Challenge for WBA 154-Pound Title
Crawford vs. Madrimov Fight Card Unveiled
Pound-for-pound king and 147-pound champion Terence Crawford is set to move up in weight for his next fight. Crawford will challenge WBA 154-pound champion Batyr Akhmedov on August 3rd in Las Vegas.
Crawford is one of the most dominant fighters in boxing, having won all 38 of his professional fights. He is a three-division champion, having held titles at 135, 140, and 147 pounds.
The move up in weight is a significant step for Crawford, as it will be the first time he has fought above 147 pounds. Akhmedov is a tough opponent, and Crawford will need to be at his best to win the fight.
The Crawford vs. Akhmedov fight will be the main event of a stacked fight card. The undercard will feature several other top fighters, including Regis Prograis, Vergil Ortiz Jr., and Shakur Stevenson.
Here is the full fight card for the Crawford vs. Akhmedov event:
- Terence Crawford vs. Batyr Akhmedov - WBA 154-pound title
- Regis Prograis vs. Jose Zepeda - WBC 140-pound title eliminator
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson - WBO 147-pound title eliminator
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila - WBO 130-pound title
The Crawford vs. Akhmedov fight will be available live on ESPN+.
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