Anthony Crolla: record, next fight and profile →
Lightweight contender Willie Limond admitted he knew from round one that his British title challenge against Anthony Crolla was doomed. The champion dominated a compelling contest at the Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Motherwell on Friday night and at the end, the 120-108, 120-108 and 120-109 scorecard in favor of the 25-year-old Mancunian confirmed an impressive first defence of his title.
By Jake Donovan It’s no pay-per-view appearance against Erik Morales, but a big night is still in store for British lightweight contender Anthony Crolla as he prepares to face Scotland trilalhorse Willie Limond in their 12-round regional title bout Friday evening in Motherwell, Scotland. “I've hit the weight bang-on and now I can't wait for tomorrow night,” said Crolla (22-2, 9KO), who weighed in at the divisional limit of 135 lb. Limond was slightly lighter at 134.75 lb.
Ravenscraig Sports Centre, Motherwell, Scotland - Anthony Crolla (23-2, 9KOs) won a dominating twelve round unanimous decision over Willie Limond (34-4, 8KOs) in a British lightweight title clash. Crolla easily outboxed and outworked Limond in every single round. All three judges scored it a full shutout - 120-108.
Willie Limond claims he continues to learn from young and old as he gears up for his British lightweight title fight against Anthony Crolla at the Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Motherwell tomorrow night.
Willie Limond's pedigree will give him the advantage over Anthony Crolla in tomorrow night's British lightweight title fight at the Ravenscraig Sports Centre in Motherwell, according to the Glaswegian's manager Tommy Gilmour.
Willie Limond does not want to remembered primarily as the man who almost beat Amir Khan when he finally hangs up his gloves.
It is time for a fresh start for Willie Limond. A new promoter, a fresh outlook on his career and a crack at the British lightweight title on Friday night gives the Scot a chance to show everyone that he still belongs on the big stage.
Anthony Crolla has his sights set on being one of the Manchester boxers to fill the void left by Ricky Hatton's retirement - and he knows he has to beat Willie Limond to do so.
Willie Limond has tipped his British lightweight title challenge against Anthony Crolla to be one of the fights of the year as he prepares for a gruelling 12 rounds.
New Interim WBO World Lightweight Champion Ricky Burns says it's too close to call between domestic rivals Anthony Crolla and Willie Limond in their big British Lightweight title showdown.