Ben Sheedy

Anthony Crolla makes the first defence of his WBA lightweight title when he faces off against the dangerous Venezuelan Ismael Barroso at the Manchester Arena.

Anthony Crolla meets Jorge Linares in a rematch for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine World Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena. They met in the same venue for the belts in September with the Venezuelan coming out on top in an enthralling contest, ending the brilliant winning run of ‘Million Dollar’.