Terence Crawford beats Israil Madrimov on points to become four-weight world champion

TERENCE CRAWFORD is now a four-division world champion.

The 36-year-old left the ring inside the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles as the new WBA super-welterweight champion having beat Israil Madrimov on points (116-112, 115-113 twice).

In a tactical affair neither man grabbed the initiative with both respective of one another and their skillsets. After a lengthy nightโ€™s action the main event was definitely one for boxing purists but lacked real moments of drama to make it memorable.

With everything at armโ€™s length there were minimal risks taken. In rounds eight and nine Madrimov landed some eye-catching right hands which pulled him back into contention for winning. It wasnโ€™t until the final session that we watched Crawfordโ€™s offence click with the punches coming together in combinations and vicious uppercuts finding a home.

Crawford was in control for the majority of the fight with the former two-time undisputed champion now looking to move beyond this victory and the 154lbs weight class to earn a shot at Canelo Alvarez.

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