What time is Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares on TONIGHT? Who is on the undercard, and what TV channel is fight on?
ANTHONY CROLLA has vowed to be a better fighter for his rematch against three-weight world champion Jorge Linares.
The Brit boxer, 30, lost his WBA lightweight belt to the Venezuelan on points in a bruising encounter in September of last year.
But the pair will trade leather again with that belt plus the WBC Diamond and Ring magazine world lightweight titles on the line.
'Million Dollar' admitted Linares is the best in the world in the division.
Not that that'll stop the Manchester-born fighter from thinking he can topple the champ.
He said: "I will come back bigger and stronger. Adding to my strength, power and speed will make me better all-round and it will show under the lights."
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- IT'S the Million Dollar question.
- Can Anthony Crolla win his rematch with Jorge Linares?
- This one will go the distance, with both fighters knowing each other inside out following Linares' points win over the Brit last year.
- 'Million Dollar' Crolla does have the home crowd advantage.
- But Linares is the shrewder operator and the Venezuelan to win by decision at 7/5 appeals.
When is Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares?
The fight will take place at the Manchester Arena on Saturday March 25, with the pair expected to walk down to the ring around 10.35pm.
Linares' victory came in the same venue last year.
Crolla is delighted to be bringing the fight back to the people of his hometown because he thinks it is something that Manchester has been missing.
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He said: "I want to be involved in the biggest fights and bring them to Manchester where there is always so much support for me and I appreciate so much how everyone comes out.
"The last fight was a huge night in the city and it is something that Manchester has been missing.
"Winning [the title] back on Saturday would, without doubt, be the highlight of my career."
What are the odds for Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares?
You can back Jorge Linares for the win at 4/7 or put your money on homeboy Crolla at 6/4.
However, the last fight between the two was a close encounter that went down to points.
With that mind, it wouldn't be too foolish to have a dabble on the draw at 22/1 with .
What TV channel is Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares?
The fight will be shown on Sky Sports 1, and streamed on Sky Go for subscribers.
The fighters' previous bout was also shown on Sky Sports.
Who is on the under-card of Crolla vs Linares II?
Mark Jeffers is scheduled to kick things off on the night in a four by three-minute contest.
Then Nathan Wheatley and Ben Sheedy will scrap it out in two six by three-minute fights before Hosea Burton takes to the ring.
All are down to fight but are waiting for opponents to be finalised.
Tomi Tatham will then take on Liam Conroy in a light-heavyweight bout before Marcus Morrison faces Jason Weborn for the WBC middleweight international championship.
Martin J Ward fights Maxi Hughes for the British super-featherweight belt and then Jack Arnfield puts his WBA international middleweight crown on the lines against big pal Brian Rose.
