On April 24, 2024, in a major announcement from New York and Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), revealed an upcoming blockbuster world title clash. Pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford is set to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight titles on August 3rd. The event will take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and is proudly sponsored by Visit Saudi, MDL Beast, and Red Sea Global.
The fight, promoted by a consortium including Riyadh Season Card, Sela, League 1, and Matchroom Boxing, in collaboration with World Of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Salita Promotions, and Warriors Boxing Promotions, promises to be a highlight of the boxing calendar.
In a statement, HE Turki Alalshikh expressed his delight at Riyadh Season hosting its first overseas event in Los Angeles, emphasizing the goal of providing a Riyadh Season experience to people worldwide through events like this one.
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman, lauded the upcoming bout as a clash between two exceptional fighters. He highlighted Terence Crawford's status as a pound-for-pound great and Israil Madrimov's determination to defend his title fiercely in his first defense. With the promise of an outstanding undercard, Hearn hinted that this event could feature one of the best lineups ever seen in boxing.
The announcement has created significant buzz in the boxing community, with fans eagerly anticipating the showdown between Crawford and Madrimov and the overall spectacle that this event promises to deliver. By #AllenDavis