Michael Brodie Forced To Sweat it Out to Make Weight

Nov 26, 2009 • 12:00 AM ET

By Terence Dooley

Joe Gallagher, the trainer of Anthony Crolla, kept his promise of forcing Michael Brodie to make the stipulated 9st 5lb weight limit for Michael's Friday night's showdown with his man. Brodie came in 12oz over on the first attempt and was sent away in order to ensure that he hit the target weight.

Michael, a former world title challenger, then came in 1oz over at 9st 5lb 1oz; Kerry Kayes, Crolla's nutritionalist, conferred with Gallagher and they agreed to let it slide. The two fighters are now set for their fight, which takes place at the Robin Park Arena, Wigan, it is one of the chief support bouts on the Anthony Small-Thomas McDonagh British title showdown card.

Crolla weighed in at 9st 4lb and is said to be raring to go ahead of the biggest fight of his life.