Anthony Crolla Possible For Khan-McCloskey Undercard
Feb 17, 2011 • 5:01 AM ET
By Mark Vester
According to the Manchester Evening News, lightweight Anthony Crolla (20-2, 8KOs) is a strong possiblility to appear in a featured bout on the Amir Khan-Paul McCloskey undercard on April 16 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Ricky Hatton, who is co-promoting the event, wants to use Crolla on the show. Crolla fought last Saturday, winning the British title by knocking out John Watson in nine rounds. He would like to step in the ring with Gavin Rees.
"It would be a privilege to fight Gavin Rees," Crolla said. "He’s a former world champion. It’s great to be linked with those types of names – it is exciting times. "Whoever it is, I’m British champion now and I’ve probably got a big bull’s eye on my chest. I’m sure I’ll have all-comers after me."
