Those late moments of intent from Crawford might have stolen him both rounds.

Crawford opening up a bit earlier in this round, changing angles in the process. Madrimov with a grazing left hook.

Madrimov is still pressuring Crawford but without throwing much of note. The crowd is still quite restless.

Crawford with a nice left uppercut before circling away. He blocks an overhand. Stern jab by Madrimov. The Uzbek lets his hands go briefly after hearing the 10-second clapper.

Twelve rounds scheduled. Madrimov is orthodox, Crawford – typically a southpaw – starts the same.

Madrimov takes the centre of the ring. Crawford is already into southpaw, flicking out sporadic jabs. Madrimov is parrying them so far, and throwing his own at the body of the American.

Crawford curls a couple of right hands into hooks. Still nothing of significance landing for either man, though.

Crawford with a couple of crosses, too – both of them blocked. He tries a combination late in the round.

Madrimov continues to press forward. Crawford strafes and jabs. Madrimov lands a jab to the body.

There’s a slower spell, and the crowd boos the inactivity. Madrimov almost catches Crawford with a jab.

Crawford with an uppercut and a hook to the body late in the round. Straight shot upstairs by Madrimov.

The national anthems are complete. The fighter introductions are under way.

Eminem is done. The main-event ring walks are upon us.

In an unusual move, the champion Israil Madrimov is out first – to the sound of “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The Uzbek, 29, is undefeated as a pro with a record of 10-0-1 (7 KOs).

Now here comes the challenger, 36-year-old Terence Crawford.

The unbeaten American (40-0, 31 KOs) is a three-weight champion, and he has reigned undisputed in two of those divisions.

Now he is bidding to become a four-division champion, with Madrimov’s WBA super-welterweight belt on the line. The vacant WBO interim title is also up for grabs here.

Crawford’s boxing gloves burst in his locker room! He’s since had a new pair fitted, but that’s far from an ideal start to his evening.

The main event is the only fight left tonight, but first…

Rap legend Eminem will perform at the BMO Stadium.

Eminem walked Crawford to the ring last year, when the pound-for-pound great beat Errol Spence Jr.

Valenzuela: “Man, I’m speechless, I’m speechless. A dream come true.

“I was 100 per cent sure, I was 100 per cent sure [at the final bell].

“[I had to] just be smart. I didn’t get desperate, I stayed calm under pressure.

“[Cruz’s power] was nothing crazy, nothing I’ve never felt. It was solid.”

The crowd is fairly pro-Cruz, and he says their reaction tells you how to feel about the result. He officially requests a rematch.

And… newwwwww WBA super-lightweight champion!

Jose Valenzuela def. Isaac Cruz via split decision (116-112, 113-115, 116-112)

Deserved! The upset is secured by Valenzuela!

Into the championship rounds. Cruz, the champion, dives after Valenzuela with more trademark hooks.

Now overhands from Cruz, as Valenzuela times some straight counters nicely.

Cruz with a pair of overhand rights, with mixed success.

Valenzuela has boxed a really nice fight. He shakes his head in defiance after Cruz looks to make things messy in the final seconds of the round.

Valenzuela’s team tell him he’s three minutes from becoming world champion. Indy Sport agrees, but it’ll be interesting to see the scorecards – barring a late KO here.

Cruz crouches and marches forward, as Valenzuela flicks out jabs.

Cruz with a strong right hand, but Valenzuela takes it well!

Hard left hook by Cruz! He landed a couple of shots to the body, and it was the level change to the head that caught out Valenzuela.

Cruz fails to build on that punch for the time being, however. It’s not for a lack of trying, but Valenzuela is still boxing elusively for the most part.

There’s no evading a low blow from Cruz, though! The referee isn’t showing too much sympathy, and we’re soon back under way with a touch of gloves.

Valenzuela keeps an active lead hand, making it tough for Cruz to close range.

Cruz decides to crouch and wing hooks to the body. Now straight shots land to the head, for both men.

Valenzuela backs up Cruz, who bursts off the ropes with a trio of heavy efforts.