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Unique three-fight boxing event to be staged on Santa Monica Pier after Terence Crawford’s public workout

A special three-fight boxing show will take place on the iconic Santa Monica Pier at the end of this month.

Prior to Terence Crawford's clash with Israil Madrimov on Saturday, August 3, the American boxing star will host a fight week public workout as usual on Wednesday, July 31.

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Santa Monica Pier has never hosted pro boxing before nowCredit: Getty

However, in a unique twist the workout will be followed by an actual boxing event.

HE Turki Alalshikh, who is staging the 'Riyadh Season Card' headlined by Crawford, announced the rare move this week.

It will be the first professional boxing event ever to take place on Santa Monica Pier.

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Three up and coming prospects will appear on the card.

Throwback to when Terence Crawford left the 'next Floyd Mayweather' on the canvas with ferocious uppercut

In the main event of the small three-fight show, Marc Castro will face George Acosta.

Castro is a 12-0 (8 KOs) American super-featherweight prospect promoted by Eddie Hearn.

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In the co-main, Shakhram Giyasov fights Miguel Parra.

Giyasov is a 15-0 (9 KOs) Uzbek welterweight contender, who is chasing a world title opportunity in the near future.

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Castro will be the main eventCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
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The pier is undoubtedly a special venueCredit: Getty

And opening the card, Nathan Lugo meets Ray Corona.

Lugo is a 1-0 (1 KO) American super-middleweight prospect recently signed by Frank Warren due to his impressive amateur career.

“I feel very honoured coming straight out of the amateurs and immediately stepping into a powerhouse promotional company such as Queensberry,” Lugo said.

“It has a very rich and amazing history within the sport and promotes the careers of today’s best boxers. I know with their guidance and leadership I will make history.”

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