WBA has two new champions! Crawford and Valenzuela took away the titles. Boxing evening results
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
Last night, BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, hosted a boxing event featuring two title fights.
In the first bout, WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov from Uzbekistan defended his title against American challenger Terence Crawford. The boxers delivered a solid fight that lasted all twelve rounds. Throughout the match, the champion launched commendable attacks, but the American responded with solitary, yet effective, strikes. The winner had to be decided by the judges, who unanimously awarded the victory to Crawford.
The new WBA super welterweight champion is Terence Crawford!
In the second most significant fight, the WBA super lightweight title was on the line. The reigning champion, Mexican boxer Isaac Cruz, made his debut defense against fellow countryman Jose Valenzuela. Fans witnessed another full twelve-round bout. The challenger appeared confident throughout, seeking and landing opportunities while avoiding counterattacks. The fate of the championship belt was also in the judges' hands, who awarded the victory to the challenger.
The new WBA super lightweight champion is Jose Valenzuela!
A total of eight fights took place during the boxing night, and the Dailysports team has prepared the results of this tournament.
Israil Madrimov vs Terence Crawford
Results from the boxing night in Los Angeles
- WBA Super Welterweight Title Fight (up to 69.9 kg)
Terence Crawford defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) - WBA Super Lightweight Title Fight (up to 63.5 kg)
Jose Valenzuela defeated Isaac Cruz by unanimous decision (116-112, 113-115, 116-112) - 12 Rounds in Heavyweight (over 90.7 kg)
Andy Ruiz Jr. drew against Jarrell Miller (116-112 Miller, and two 114-114) - Fight for WBO International and NABF Heavyweight Titles (over 90.7 kg)
Martin Bakole knocked out Jared Anderson in the fifth round - Fight for the Vacant WBA World Light Heavyweight Title (up to 79.4 kg)
David Morrell defeated Radivoje Kalajdzic by unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 117-111) - IBF International Lightweight Title Fight (up to 61.2 kg)
Andy Cruz knocked out Antonio Moran in the seventh round - 10 Rounds in Super Middleweight (up to 76.2 kg)
Steven Nelson knocked out Marcos Vasquez in the fifth round - 6 Rounds in Welterweight (up to 66.7 kg)
Ziad Almaayouf drew against Michal Bulik (59-55 Almaayouf, and two 57-57)
