History says when facing exceptional talents, one’s best chance to defeat them often comes the first time around. Jose Luis Castillo and Marcos Maidana came much closer to defeating Floyd Mayweather the first time than the second. Joe Louis won every...
Anthony Crolla acknowledged he was beaten by the better man as Jorge Linares put on a classy performance to retain the WBA lightweight title at the Manchester Arena. The Mancunian was bidding to win back the crown he lost to Linares at the same venue...
By Keith Idec - Jorge Linares says he trained three times harder for his rematch with Anthony Crolla than he did for their first fight. The WBA world lightweight champion’s increased commitment to training definitely showed Saturday night. Faster and...
Linares vs. Crolla Scorecard Live BoxingScene - Anthony Crolla says that he’s done everything he can to make sure he’s in the shape of his life for his rematch with Jorge Linares for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine World Lightweight titles tom...
Anthony Crolla will not be afraid to "rough up" Jorge Linares in their world title bout on Saturday night. The 30-year-old is looking to win back the WBA belt he relinquished to the Venezuelan in their first fight, also at Manchester Arena, in Septem...
Not too long ago, it looked like Jorge Linares' career was over. He had lost back-to-back fights to Antonio DeMarco and Sergio 'Yeyo' Thompson, both by knockout. Five years later, Linares is near the top of the lightweight division. Or at the top, co...
Jorge Linares is more than a 2-1 favorite over Anthony Crolla as their rematch approaches, despite that their fight will take place in Crolla’s hometown. Crolla has drawn motivation from those odds and the naysayers while preparing for their lightwei...
The belief emerging from Jorge Linares’ team is evident. While the Venezuelan put in what some describe as his career best display last September against Anthony Crolla, his trainer Ismael Salas told krikya360.com that this Saturday’s rematch coul...
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When the money is right, a sequel is sometimes the best option. This Saturday (Showtime, 6 PM EST/3 PM PST), Jorge Linares will return to the lion’s den and attempt to send Manchester’s Anthony Crolla to the showers empty handed in his hometown. If h...
Anthony Crolla is getting some big backers who believe he will win tonight's rematch in Manchester with WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares. They collided at the same venue last September with Linares handing Crolla a twelve round unanimous decisi...
Anthony Crolla says that he’s done everything he can to make sure he’s in the shape of his life for his rematch with Jorge Linares for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine World Lightweight titles tomorrow night at the Manchester Arena, live on Sky...
Anthony Crolla has no doubt beating Jorge Linares in their rematch on Saturday would be the highlight of his career. The bout at Manchester Arena will see local boy Crolla trying to win back the WBA world lightweight title he lost to Venezuela's Lina...
As you ask WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares - who faces Anthony Crolla again this Saturday from the Manchester Arena in England- - who he'd like to face next if he comes out victorious and he gives a very clear reply. He wants to collide with t...
Anthony Crolla is confident he is primed to deliver an improved performance against Jorge Linares in their rematch this weekend that will see him reclaim the WBA world lightweight title. The pair go toe-to-toe again on Saturday at Manchester Arena si...
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