Local hero Crolla should collar his opponent late on

Anthony Crolla celebrates his win over Ismael BarrosoCredit: Alex Livesey

Crolla v Linares
Sky Sports 2, from 7.30pm

Three belts are on the line in tonight’s headline fight as Anthony Crolla stands toe to toe with dangerous Venezuelan Jorge Linares for the WBA, WBC Diamond and vacant and much-coveted Ring Magazine lightweight titles.

Local hero Million Dolla Crolla will no doubt be the crowd favourite in the Manchester Arena and the layers have him a clear odds-on jolly.

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Dave ClarkRacing Post Reporter

Published on 23 September 2016inBoxing

Last updated 19:02, 23 September 2016

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