Derry Matthews.

[Craig14]

Is there a better value for money fighter in British boxing? Every fight for years now he leaves it all in the ring.

[Horse]

Froch and Khan are on his level, not many others though.

[ThereByTheGrace]

People's Champion. Of that there is no doubt.

[Black Sam Bellamy]

Crolla deserves his share of the plaudits. Matthews (x2) and Farrell. Three consecutive grueling fights he's been in. Hopefully there's still something left in the tank for Matthews III

[15829]

Was it me who thought Crolla wanted the 3rd fight more than Derry, although it's hard to judge with interviews straight after the fight

[Horse]

Was it me who thought Crolla wanted the 3rd fight more than Derry, although it's hard to judge with interviews straight after the fight

Mathews didn't seem to want it. I think he'd rather go after Gethin for the British title.

[orbtastic]

He got a fantastic reception tonight (both before and after).

[MarkMcBurney]

...and Crolla got an absolute barracking. His fans were quite vociferous too. During round six there were probably more punches - and pints - thrown in the crowd than the ring.

[billy nelson]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

[billy nelson]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

Were they being considered for a fight against him?

No but both have mentioned there desire in the past to fight Ricky.
terry Flanagan would give Derry and Anthony a great fight

[jessi]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

Totally agree

[derry]

Thanks for comments thought won fight by 2 rounds , want to say thanksmtoneveryone who atteneded the show support I received was world class and even the manchester lot supporting crolla thank you for making it a special night for me and Anthony ,see you all for then for the 3rd one

[danal2]

great fight Derry and would love to see number 3 as I thought Anthony just nicked it, but it was very difficult to pick a winner...one thing for sure you never fail to provide entertainment

[Jeff Thomas]

Goes without saying really but both lads are class acts as they showed again last night.

[tear up]

Well done Derry I couldn't pick a winner the name Derry Mathews seems to have been around for ever and you been in so many wars mate good luck in the future mate

[SMASHING]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

I have to agree with you here Billy Ricky would stop these 2 very quick maybe Kevin Mitchell could fight one of them Derry looked one paced to me and Crolla went up the gears in the later rounds

[ShadrachSimmo]

A draw doesn't seem that bad a result I thought Crolla maybe nicked it although I had a few quid on Mathews. Bring on the rubber.

[billy nelson]

a draw was a very fair result I thought

[smiling assassin]

Cracking fight had Crolla winning by 2

[orbtastic]

...and Crolla got an absolute barracking. His fans were quite vociferous too. During round six there were probably more punches - and pints - thrown in the crowd than the ring.

Yeah, crowd got restless and some guy got arrested. Usual stuff really!

He got some boos at the end but most clapped him.

[danconnollyeire]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

Were they being considered for a fight against him?

So basically Broner was offered but you was talking Mathews/Crolla. Stop stealing the limelight Billy got nothing to do with Burns

[billy nelson]

Excellent fight between the two lads tonight,although it prove neither are ever going to fight Ricky Burns,simply not at his level.

Were they being considered for a fight against him?

So basically Broner was offered but you was talking Mathews/Crolla. Stop stealing the limelight Billy got nothing to do with Burns

Not trying to steal anything mate but your right both have nothing to do talking up a fight with Ricky,would that be the same for them trying to steal Ricky's limelight or are your hypocrite?

[danconnollyeire]

No not at all if it was a Burns thread I wouldn't mention Mathews or Crolla so baffled why Burns is mentioned here like mentioning Utd on a Everton/Fulham thread pointless

[billy nelson]

No not at all if it was a Burns thread I wouldn't mention Mathews or Crolla so baffled why Burns is mentioned here like mentioning Utd on a Everton/Fulham thread pointless

I was only trying to draw comparisons between the three lads

[the golden vision]

Both lads gave it all and it's great to see everyone appreciated their efforts. Another top fight by two great fighters. A draw was a fair result in my opinion.