Israil Madrimov has now completed twelve rounds with Terence Crawford and twelve with Vergil Ortiz Jr, having his moments but coming up short in both contests.

Israil Madrimov controls the early going but Vergil Ortiz Jnr showcases substantial ability to take control, writes Lance Pugmire.

By: Sean Crose The WBC super middleweight interim title was at stake Saturday in Saudi Arabia as the undefeated 22-0 Virgil Ortiz Jr. defended his belt against the 10-1-1 Israil Madrimov, who was widely known as possibly the only fighter to give Terence Crawford a run for his money (even though Crawford ultimately emerged victorious).

Vergil Ortiz Jr. stayed on course for a more huge fights as he battled past the highly skilled Israil Madrimov in Riyadh.

Lance Pugmire speaks to former Vergil Ortiz opponent Serhii Bohachuk to break down Saturday's fight between Ortiz and Israil Madrimov.

Rarely does a fight between two of the best in their division fly under the radar, but that's the case with Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov. Ortiz Jr. and

WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr says he wants a title shot against any of the three champions at 154 that will give him the

Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) kept himself on the world title track by defeating Israil Madrimov (10-2-1, 7 KOs) via unanimous decision. Scores were 117-111 and 115-113 (x2) for Ortiz.

Rarely does a title fight between two of the best in their division fly under the radar, but that's the case with Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov. Ortiz Jr