Do you want to see a rematch between Crawford and Madrimov?

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Madrimov showed that he belonged in the ring with Crawford but just fell short. Are you interested enough to see a rematch between the two?

    If a rematch were to take place I'm curious to see if Madrimov can make the proper adjustments to make it an even more difficult fight for Crawford. It did seem like Crawford finally figured out Madrimov's style in the last 2 rounds, just a matter if Madrimov can make some improvements from that.
     
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  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is two separate questions.

    1. Did Madrimov show that he belonged on the ring with Crawford? Yeah, I think he did. I do think he could improve -- his herky jerky endless feinting did cause Crawford to miss constantly, but he was too cautious on offense. He needs to work on his offense for a rematch.

    2. Do I want to see the rematch? Ugh, the first fight was so damn boring, can't say I'd be excited to see a rematch.
     
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  3. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Definitely but in Uzbekistan

    Yeah, Madrimov would've learned loads from that fight. He was making a quantum leap up in class and it was only the second time he'd been 12 rounds, the first time he had done so against a world class opponent, and it was his first time fighting on a stage even close to that magnitude

    I said beforehand that I believe he possesses the talent to beat Crawford but it was just too soon for him and I think he stands a much better chance of winning clearly now he has that experience under his belt
     
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  4. sid

    sid Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes on rematch.
     
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  5. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would want to see a rematch but not right away potentially. Rather see Crawford face a different style next.
     
  6. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Think Crawford would win a rematch way easier.

    Rematches favor the more versatile and athletic fighter. Crawford picked up on Madrimovs timing in round 10 and won every round after that.
     
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  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Crawford didn't win easy at all, even if you had him winning, and he isn't more athletic than Madrimov

    Madrimov could've done a lot more and he will in the rematch in Uzbekistan
     
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  8. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I had it 7-5 for Crawford. Couldve been 8-4. Crawford is definitely more athletic than Madrimov which is why Madrimov had to feint so much and was scared to get within range for too long

    Theres no way they are doing a rematch in Uzbekistan. That is hilarious
     
  9. Flo_Raiden

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    There's no way they're going to have it take place in Uzbekistan, especially since Madrimov is no longer the champion.
     
  10. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Madrimov vs winner of ortiz vs berhcik and Crawford vs the towering inferno, and winners of those fights face each other.
     
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  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Crawford is faster, much more experienced, and awkward but Madrimov is definitely more athletic and he was making a quantum leap up in class going from fringe world level at best in Kurbanov to P4P top 3 elite level in just his 12th fight

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    Why not Madrimov, like Postol, Indongo, and Horn did, brought his belt to Crawford's country and fought him on a deck heavily stacked in Crawford's favour with a home ref and three home judges. Fair's fair.

    Crawford has only fought outside his home country once in 41 fights and he had no choice but to do so if he wanted to become a world champion. Time for him to pull an Usyk G move and defend his world title in his opponent's backyard for the first time in his life. What's the problem Usyk does that religiously?
     
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  12. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Uzbekistan is a beautiful country and Crawford was treated like a king when he vacationed over there. Turki can make it happen.
     
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  13. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Madrimov definitely held his own against Crawford but no way would I want to see the rematch. Although I fairly enjoyed the fight it wasn't exactly a barn burner was it.
     
  14. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No it wasn't an entertaining fight and Crawford clearly won in a competitive fight no need for a rematch.

    I don't want to keep seeing pointless rematches let them fight other top 154 pound fighters theres plenty of other intriguing match ups.
     
  15. Bofo24

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    Not interested. Such a rematch would only benefit the strong counterpuncher (eg. Bud, Floyd, Jmm, etc.) especially when the other side has no overwhelming physicality, strength, brute force, size, similar advantages. Would only give the strong counterpuncher more data/experience to utilize. Surprises/tricks from the other side diminish. Bud looked bigger and stronger there.