Jorge Linares Targets Mikey Garcia, Hopes To Face Him in 2017
In 2017, WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares (41-3, 27KOs) is expecting to continue building his legacy by facing the best fighters in the division.
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Jorge Linares vs. Dejan Zlaticanin Negotiations Ordered By WBC
The WBC has ordered a free negotiation period for the Jorge Linares vs Dejan Zlaticanin fight, with the undisputed WBC lightweight championship at stake, in order to clarify a unique situation.
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Frank Warren: Team Crolla Avoiding "Big Offer" For Flanagan
We are not much the wiser of the true world lightweight pecking order following Anthony Crolla’s fairly conclusive defeat to Jorge Linares recently. What we do know is that the wily Linares, with all his experience, had a bit too much nous for the game Crolla. It was evident, despite the ridiculously slanted commentary at certain points in the fight, that he always had something left in the tank, which enabled him to pull away in the crucial championship rounds.
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Petrov's Promoter Will Push For Linares Mandatory Shot
This past Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino, Petr Petrov (38-4-2, 19KOs) stopped Michael Perez in six rounds in what was a WBA eliminator. With the victory, Petrov is now the mandatory challenger to their lightweight belt-holder, Jorge Linares (41-3, 27KOs).
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Jorge Linares Update on Hand Injury, Crolla Rematch Clause
Last weekend, Jorge Linares (41-3, 27KOs) defeated Anthony Crolla (31-5-3, 13KOs) to capture the WBA lightweight title at the Manchester Arena in the U.K. In the process he damaged his right hand during that twelve round bout.
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Terry Flanagan - In-Depth on Crolla, Verdejo, Return, What's Next
With the dust settled from last weekend's lightweight 'unification of sorts' which saw Venezuelan Jorge Linares beat Anthony Crolla in Manchester, the other world champion from the region stands eager to test himself against the best the division has to offer.
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Flanagan: Now or Never For Crolla Fight – One or Two Left at 135
Terry Flanagan has admitted that a weight jump is imminent. The WBO lightweight champion was ringside at Manchester Arena on Saturday to watch Jorge Linares’ points win over fellow Mancunian Anthony Crolla, live on Sky Sports.
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Linares vs. Crolla Rematch Targeted For Dates in February, March
Anthony Crolla has set his sights on a rematch after losing his WBA lightweight title by unanimous decision against Jorge Linares in Manchester on Saturday night.
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Linares-Crolla Rematch Clause in Place, Hearn Expects Fight
On Saturday night, WBA lightweight champion Anthony 'Million Dollar' Crolla lost his title as well as a chance to win the Ring Magazine belt to classy lightweight Jorge Linares in Manchester.
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Video: Eddie Hearn Reflects on Crolla's Loss, The Future
Eddie Hearn Interview on Crolla - MANCHESTER - The newly crowned WBC Diamond, WBA, Ring Magazine and Lineal Lightweight World Champion Jorge "El Niño de Oro" Linares (41-3, 27 KOs) defeated Anthony "Million Dollar" Crolla (31-4-3, 13 KOs) in a huge unification blockbuster at the Manchester Arena on September 24, 2016, live on Sky Sports. After a bout going all twelve rounds with both Linares and Crolla fighting resiliently until the end, the judges announced their scores of 115-114, 117-111, 115-113 all awarding Jorge Linares the unanimous decision victory.
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