Jorge Linares vs. Anthony Crolla (2nd meeting)

Jorge Linares 134 lbs beat Anthony Crolla 134 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2017-03-25
• Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
• Referee: Howard Foster
• Judge: Philippe Verbeke 118-109
• Judge: Alejandro Rochin 118-109
• Judge: David Sutherland 118-109

• The Ring Magazine World Lightweight Title (1st defense by Linares)
• WBA World Lightweight Title (1st defense by Linares)
• WBC Diamond Lightweight Title (1st defense by Linares)
• Promoters: Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Sport), Oscar De La Hoya (Golden Boy Promotions)
• Ring Announcer: John McDonald
• Aired On: Sky Sports (UK), Showtime (USA) (Main Event)

Notes

• Linares dropped Crolla to his knees with a left uppercut in round 7. Crolla argued with his corner after round 11 to give him 'one more round'.
• Both fighters warned for low blows in the twelfth and final round, brief stop in the action by referee Howard John Foster.
• With this win, Linares set up a lightweight bout with 36-0 WBC World Lightweight champion Mikey Garcia, who held Linares' ex-WBC belt.
• In the post fight interview, Linares told the ring commentator "I'm ready to fight everybody!" and thanked Oscar De La Hoya in attendance.
• Crolla, 30 years old, said he would rest, spend time with family, and (subsequently) build his career. "Tonight I lost to the best. No excuses."
• Crolla contemplated moving up to super lightweight.

Links

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39395519
• http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19002761/jorge-linares-beats-anthony-crolla-points-retain-world-lightweight-title
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39398550

Preceded by: Linares vs. Crolla I

WBC Diamond Lightweight Title Fight # 2

Succeeded by: Linares vs. Campbell