The_budweiser Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Anthony Crolla can avenge his defeat against Jorge Linares in their rematch, says his British rival Derry Mathews. The Mancunian suffered a points defeat to Linares after a thrilling battle in September, but can regain the WBA lightweight title in a return fight at Manchester Arena on March 25, live on Sky Sports. Mathews shared two memorable battles with Crolla, winning the first with a stunning knockout before being held to a draw in the rematch, and expects his former opponent to produce an improved display against Linares. "I think he beats Linares this time," Mathews told Sky Sports. "The team might have got their tactics wrong last time, but this time I think Anthony will win. I think he will beat Linares. Anthony Crolla will gain revenge against Jorge Linares in rematch, says Derry Mathews | Boxing News | Sky Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Yes. I can see Linares stopping Crolla...or being stopped himself, can't see Crolla winning a decision, but with fast car Eddie and the judging his fighters seem to get I guess that's possible too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result I think that Crolla wasn't dominated, so everything can happen. I actually think it's a deserved rematch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result I can't see anything but the same result. Linares on points and comfortably. Really enjoyed watching the first fight, Linares is one of those fighters who area joy to watch. Love his hand speed and accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selij Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Agree with Bud, This is going the distance, PTS UD to Linares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result No. Linares wins again. Too good. I can even see it going worse for Crolla, because usually in the rematch the fighter who won does an even better job, if the first fight was close. If that fighter is clearly better, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result --- Linares much the better boxer, but very fragile as we saw in the last bout. No guarantees this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result I see it as many above that the result will be the same, or even a stoppage for Linares. He's just a level above Crolla unfortunately. It was fun first time round, so I've no issues with a rematch and will gladly watch it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprosser Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Linares' style is similar to Crolla but he's slightly better at literally everything. Same result next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelfistsmith Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Jorge Linares wins again this fighter is just simply class when he shifts through the gears he is a joy to watch. His punch variation is very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Big Fight Preview: Second time lucky for Anthony Crolla? by Matt Cotterell A misleading title if ever there was one. If ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla is to reverse the loss he suffered at the hands of brilliant Venezuelan Jorge Linares in September of last year, you would think that lady luck will have little to no part to play in proceedings. If Crolla wants his title back, he’s going to have to do it the hard way, the only way. The first encounter was a rousing affair pitting the classier skills of Linares against the pressure and grit of Crolla. Linares opened the brighter with fast combinations to head and body sweeping the first four rounds before Crolla registered (on my card) in the fifth. You could see the investment Crolla was making rounds one through four as he forced Linares to fight at a decent clip and mostly in reverse, but the rapid fire punching of Linares could not be ignored. The only negative for Linares in a fantastic opening third of the fight was repeat warnings from referee Terry O’Connor for low blows, although just about every observer felt the shots were perfectly legal. Read more: Big Fight Preview: Second time lucky for Anthony Crolla? - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Female Money Mayweather Fan Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result He seems determined to do it which in a rematch you need to be. He's been talking about headlining in Vegas so he has to get revenge this Saturday night. I'm backing him to do it. Come on Million Dollar Crolla!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbymanc Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Crolla to win UD, he's well up for it and knows it was the 6th round that let him down got a feeling he's gonna do it big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result First fight wasn't so dominated by Linares in my opinion as many people say. I still see this as 50/50 fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result I'd love Crolla to do it, but I don't see it in all honesty.... To me it seemed like Linares had more gears to find in the first fight, and Crolla has done astonishingly well to get to where he has through sheer hard work and determination rather than through having a superior set of boxing skills than those of his peers. The bookings put this at a near 50/50 fight but all just favour Linares to come out on top again. I wouldn't be surprised to see a more determined and concentrating Linares this time round, he could maybe even force a stoppage. That said I am rooting for Crolla to turn it on and live out a dream scenario! Genuinely good guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APW Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Agree. I like Crolla, no one can doubt his heart and work ethic. Local lad done good. I'm hoping for a Crolla win, but Linares edges it with speed and movement imo. Linares is a class act to accept the rematch immediately (good money though), and come back to Mcr. But never rule a Manc out in that arena Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_ Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Crolla going to have a sore head in the morning, it's been a clinic by Linares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Pretty one sided and conclusive from Linares. Pleasure to watch the man's skills. Crolla tried but just didn't have the skill set to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Anyone else thought Crolla would've been better off to bully his way on the inside early on in the fight? On the outside he didn't have a chance. Good comeback round after the knockdown. But ultimately Linares was just too good. Hoping we're able to get Linares vs Garcia in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Anyone else thought Crolla would've been better off to bully his way on the inside early on in the fight? On the outside he didn't have a chance. Good comeback round after the knockdown. But ultimately Linares was just too good. Hoping we're able to get Linares vs Garcia in the summer. Don't think either man has a great chin tbh. Linares always seemed a step a head. Think it was a fight that highlighted levels - Linares skills way above Crolla's. A Mikey Garcia could do what you want but Crolla couldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_ Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Garcia will stop Linares, as much as he's a highly skilled fighter he'll get caught and that will be that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Garcia will stop Linares, as much as he's a highly skilled fighter he'll get caught and that will be that Agree, Dave, Mikey looked sensational against Zlaticanin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Don't see Oscar risking his golden fighter against a beast like Mikey in the next two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbymanc Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Crolla was just outclassed in the end, Tried his best but as has already been alluded, he just didn't have the skill set to compete. Shown a ton of heart coming back from the knockdown and wanting to finish the fight but Linares was just far too good for him. Would have liked to have seen him try and rough up Linares in the first few rounds but at times he looked frustrated and flumoxed so maybe he was trying to get there but couldn't do it. No reason it's all over for him now though although if he does decide that's enough would like to see him take one last fight at the M.E.N (So i can go :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_ Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Re: Crolla gets the Linares rematch - Result Crolla should be commended for taking on Linares in the first place, I've become so accustomed to seeing English world champs defend their titles against puddings that i couldn't care less about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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