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

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

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

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

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

@markmcgee87 wrote: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.

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

...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.

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

The Dark Destroyer wrote:

billy nelson wrote: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

billy nelson wrote: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

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

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

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

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

billy nelson wrote: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

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.

a draw was a very fair result I thought

Cracking fight had Crolla winning by 2

MarkMcBurney wrote:...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.

The Dark Destroyer wrote:

billy nelson wrote: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

danconnollyeire wrote:

The Dark Destroyer wrote:

billy nelson wrote: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?

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

danconnollyeire wrote: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

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.