Boxing fans have been wondering how junior middleweight Israel Madrimov would be able to fulifill his murderous boxing schedule of two extremely difficult fights in Saudi Arabia in two months. Madrimov, a former WBA champion, was booked for Serhii Bohachuk on December 21st and Vergil Ortiz Jr. on February 22, 2025, which under the best of circumstances would have been a difficult turnaround. But the issue has now been resolved, as Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, tweeted: "It was confirmed by doctors this evening that Israil Madrimov is suffering from acute bronchitis and has to withdraw from the Dec. 21st fight with Bohachuk. British fighter Ishmael Davis will replace Madrimov who will now rest and recover for his scheduled fight on Feb. 22nd fight with Ortiz."