Madrimov heads to the US for training camp
Earlier today Uzbek sports news site Olamsports reported that unbeaten Uzbek Light Middleweight hopeful Israil Madrimov (6-0, 5) [Исроил Мадримов] has travelled to the US to begin a training camp.
The camp, which will take place in California, is designed to help him prepare for his next bout, which is reportedly taking place in early April in Tashkent.
Given that Madrimov complained after his last bout of not being in great shape and not having a decent camp we do wonder if travelling to the US a month before a bout in Uzbekistan, and then needing to travel back, is going to be good for his fitness and conditioning. Despite that he and his team are experienced, and they probably do know their guy better than anyone.
Although yet to be confirmed the rumour is that Madrimov's April bout will see him face off with American foe Jamontay Clark (15-1-1, 7), who scored a notable draw in 2019 with Sebastian Fundora and is currently ranked in the top 10 by the WBA. If that bout does take place it's expected to be either a WBA world title eliminator or have some form of WBA title attached to it.
The camp, which will take place in California, is designed to help him prepare for his next bout, which is reportedly taking place in early April in Tashkent.
Given that Madrimov complained after his last bout of not being in great shape and not having a decent camp we do wonder if travelling to the US a month before a bout in Uzbekistan, and then needing to travel back, is going to be good for his fitness and conditioning. Despite that he and his team are experienced, and they probably do know their guy better than anyone.
Although yet to be confirmed the rumour is that Madrimov's April bout will see him face off with American foe Jamontay Clark (15-1-1, 7), who scored a notable draw in 2019 with Sebastian Fundora and is currently ranked in the top 10 by the WBA. If that bout does take place it's expected to be either a WBA world title eliminator or have some form of WBA title attached to it.