Who Won Today in Boxing? Crawford Defeats Madrimov

By Sarah Miller · April 24, 2027

Terence Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision on August 3, 2024, winning the WBA super-welterweight title in Las Vegas. This victory marks Crawford's first world title in a sixth weight class, solidifying his legacy as one of boxing's elite fighters. The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena and was widely praised for its tactical brilliance and competitive intensity.

Today's Major Boxing Results: Who Won?

On August 3, 2024, Terence "Bud" Crawford secured a historic win over Israil Madrimov, capturing the WBA super-welterweight (154 lbs) championship via unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight 116-112 in Crawford's favor. The bout headlined a premium card at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, and was broadcast live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.

Key Highlights from the Fight

Crawford dropped Madrimov with a sharp counter right hand in Round 7.
Madrimov showed resilience, surviving the knockdown and maintaining strong pressure throughout.
The fight featured high-level ring generalship, defense, and strategic adjustments from both fighters.
This victory makes Crawford a six-division world champion—the first male boxer in history to achieve this feat with titles across five weight classes and now claiming a major belt at 154 lbs.

Crawford vs. Madrimov: Fight Analysis

Coming into the fight, Israil Madrimov (9-0, 7 KOs) was undefeated and considered a rising star in the super-welterweight division. Known for his power and southpaw stance, he posed a unique challenge for Crawford, who typically fights at welterweight (147 lbs).

Crawford, at 37 years old, moved up in weight to claim the vacant WBA title after Canelo Álvarez vacated it earlier in 2024. Despite age and size concerns, Crawford used superior footwork, timing, and precision punching to control the pace.

Tactical Breakdown

Early Rounds: Madrimov started aggressively, using his jab and straight lefts to keep Crawford at bay.
Middle Rounds: Crawford began finding range, countering effectively and landing crisp combinations.
Late Rounds: After the knockdown in Round 7, Crawford maintained dominance through intelligent defense and body work.

Statistic	Terence Crawford	Israil Madrimov
Total Punches Landed	142	118
Total Punches Thrown	589	532
Landing Accuracy	24%	22%
Jabs Landed	38	44
Power Shots Landed	104	74
Knockdowns	1	0
Rounds Won (CompuBox)	7	5

Table data source:CompuBox, ESPN

The punch statistics confirm Crawford’s edge in power punching and overall output. He outlanded Madrimov in nine of the twelve rounds according to CompuBox, particularly excelling in combinations and counters. His ability to adapt mid-fight and exploit openings proved decisive.

Other Notable Fights Today

While Crawford vs. Madrimov was the headline event, several undercard bouts also delivered exciting results:

Shakur Stevenson defeated Artem Harutyunyan by unanimous decision (119-109 x3) in a lightweight contest.
David Benavidez stopped Demetrius Andrade in the sixth round, signaling his arrival in the middleweight division.
Amanda Serrano won a technical decision over Danila Ramos in a featherweight bout stopped due to a head clash.

Frequently Asked Questions About Today's Boxing Results

Who won the main boxing match today?

Terence Crawford won the main event against Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision on August 3, 2024, capturing the WBA super-welterweight title.

Did Terence Crawford win by knockout?

No, Crawford did not win by knockout. He won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 116-112 in his favor. He did knock Madrimov down in Round 7, but the fight went to the scorecards.

What title did Crawford win?

Crawford won the WBA super-welterweight (154 lbs) world championship, becoming boxing’s first male six-division world titlist across five weight classes.

Where was the Crawford vs. Madrimov fight held?

The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas, on August 3, 2024.

Was the Crawford vs. Madrimov fight close?

While competitive, most analysts scored the fight for Crawford. CompuBox data showed he landed more power shots and controlled key moments, especially after the Round 7 knockdown. Two of the three judges gave him seven rounds, indicating a clear but not dominant victory.