Hearn: Crawford Deserves to Be an 'American Superstar'.

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Hearn: Crawford Deserves to Be an 'American Superstar'.

Eddie Hearn believes Terence Crawford deserves to be regarded as an "American superstar." Despite this, Hearn is hopeful that Israil Madrimov will defeat Crawford in their fight in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Terence Crawford, stepping up to light-middleweight, will face undefeated WBA champion Israil Madrimov. 

Crawford, 36, is a three-weight world champion and is praised by Madrimov as his "favorite fighter." 

Madrimov, 29, views this fight as a chance to prove himself against the best. He has 10 wins and one draw, while Crawford boasts titles in light-welterweight, welterweight, and lightweight, and is an undisputed champion in two divisions. 

Eddie Hearn, Madrimov's promoter, believes Crawford should be an "American superstar" and will be remembered as a true great in boxing.