Israil Madrimov v Terence Crawford tips & predictions from Eddie Hearn, Dmitry Bivol, Shane McGuigan & more

Hear what some of the most familiar names in boxing have to say as Terence Crawford takes on Israil Madrimov for the WBA super-welterweight title in Los Angeles.

Israil Madrimov v Terence Crawford Odds

(Odds will display when market is available).

Michael Conlan
(Former WBA interim featherweight world champion)

Crawford to win by KO/TKO @ 8/11

Madrimov is a fantastic fighter, he is so talented.

Crawford for me is one of the top three pound-for-pound with Inoue and Usyk.

It's a hard fight to call I think. Madrimov will be a threat because of his athleticism, power and unpredictability.

Crawford is just the grand master. He is going to figure him out and I believe stop Madrimov.

Dmitry Bivol
(WBA and IBO light-heavyweight world champion)

Madrimov To Win Fight @ 5/1

It's a very hard fight for Crawford to be honest. I respect Crawford, I think he is one of the best fighters in the world, but I will be cheering for Madrimov as he is from my team. Madrimov is definitely capable of winning this fight.

Eddie Hearn
(Madrimov's promoter)

Every fighter gets old, every fighter steps up one weight class too many. Could this be the case for Crawford against Madrimov?

Madrimov has tremendous footwork, his defence is good, he punches really hard, but we understand we are up against a pound-for-pound genius this weekend. Crawford may go down as the greatest fighter across our generation.

Shane McGuigan
(Boxing trainer)

I like Terence Crawford, I think he's one of the best fighters we have had in this era.

Madrimov comes in, he's a bit wild and I don't know if he's going to be the guy to win against Crawford. It will be interesting to see how Crawford goes at 154, I don't know if his attributes and punching power will transfer because he's got great timing but he's not a one punch knockout artist.

Joe Cordina
(Former IBF and IBO super-featherweright world champion)

Madrimov is a great fighter - he is strong, fit, fast and can create awkward angles.

Crawford is the best in the world pound-for-pound for me. He can do it all - fight, punch, box, and switch stances. I'd have to edge towards Crawford in this fight.