Crolla Rees

Crolla Shocks Gavin Rees: Smith, Quigg, Rose Win

•Jun 29, 2013

Bolton Arena, Bolton - In a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title, Gavin Rees (37-3-1, 18KOs), who was cut around both eyes, did not have enough in the tank to overcome the more accurate and more technical Anthony Crolla (26-4-1, 9KOs). Crolla, a heavy underdog going in, picks up the biggest victory in his entire career. The scores were 115-113 and 116-113 for Crolla, and 115-115 for the draw. Rees was coming off a February TKO loss to Adrien Broner, while Crolla went to a twelve round majority draw with Derry Mathews in March.

Crolla: I've Studied Rees For Years, I Can Beat Him

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 29, 2013

Anthony Crolla believes he can upset the odds and beat Gavin Rees in their highly-anticipated clash on Saturday. Crolla goes into the fight as the underdog but with the winner eyeing a potential world title shot against Ricky Burns, he is more motivated than ever. The New Moston warrior has had some tough fights over the past 18 months but believes he is in the best possible shape to take on Rees, who is coming off a defeat to WBC champion Adrien Broner.

Crolla: I'll Try To Replicate Broner Tactics on Rees

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•Jun 28, 2013

Anthony Crolla says Gavin Rees is the biggest and toughest fight of his career ahead of their clash in Betfair’s ‘Rock & Croll’ live on Sky Sports HD1 at 8pm tomorrow (June 29) from the USN Bolton Arena. Crolla tackles the former light welterweight World champion and recent lightweight title challenger for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental belt on the line and the very real prospect of a World title challenge for the winner. The Manchester man comes into the fight on the back of a second great British battle with Liverpool’s Derry Mathews and ‘Million Dollar’ expects another cracker tomorrow night.

Crolla Hopes Rees Win Will Land Ricky Burns Title Shot

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 4, 2013

Anthony Crolla will set his sights on Ricky Burns' world title if he pulls off a surprise win over Gavin Rees. Crolla and Rees are due to meet in a bill-topping lightweight clash at the Bolton Arena on June 29, and the Mancunian will enter the ring in front of the Sky Sports cameras as an underdog. Rees is a former world champion who fought for the WBC belt as recently as February, and Crolla is careful not to look beyond an opponent with a better head-to-head record against common rival Derry Mathews.

Crolla: Beating Rees Could Land Ricky Burns Title Shot

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•May 31, 2013

ANTHONY CROLLA hopes a victory over Gavin Rees will earn him a crack at WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns. The affable Mancunian knows he cannot overlook the threat Rees will bring when they lock horns on Matchroom Sport's June 29 show at the Bolton Arena. But a potential clash with Burns could be in offing later in the year and for Crolla it's an opportunity too big for him to simply ignore.

Hearn: Rees vs. Crolla Will Still Go Forward on June 29

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•May 17, 2013

Eddie Hearn has moved the David Haye v Manuel Charr undercard to Bolton after the Hayemaker withdraw from his proposed bout due to a hand injury, with the show now taking place at Bolton Arena on June 29, live on Sky Sports, sponsored by Betfair. Gavin Rees will return to action after his brave World title challenge against Adrien Broner in Atlantic City in February and he takes on former British champion Anthony Crolla in a crucial clash for both of their careers after ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla’s rematch with Derry Mathews in Liverpool in March ended in a draw with the Commonwealth title on the line.

Rees: I've Learned From Broner Loss, I'll Take Crolla Out

BoxingScene Staff

•May 2, 2013

Gavin Rees will take on Anthony Crolla in the chief support fight on the David Haye vs Manuel Charr show on June 29. Welshman Rees returns to action for the first time after losing to WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner in February. Crolla, meanwhile, fought a draw with Derry Mathews in Liverpool last time and will be fighting in front of his home fans again at the Manchester Arena. However, former British and European champion Rees will enter the fight as favourite as he looks to return to fighting at elite level. "I cannot wait to get back into action," said Rees. "I am itching to get another world title shot after fighting Broner.

Anthony Crolla Hoping To Get Gavin Rees Title Clash

Terence Dooley

•Jun 6, 2011

Anthony Crolla stepped up to lightweight at short notice in February to win the vacant British belt with a stunning 9th round technical count out win over John Watson. ‘Million Dollar’ was a slight underdog going in against the rangy Liverpudlian but found that the rarified air of a title fight suited him right down to the ground.

Gavin Rees is Injured, Anthony Crolla Bout is Off

Terence Dooley

•Mar 24, 2011

The MEN have reported that Anthony Crolla’s British lightweight title defence against Gavin Rees has been scrapped due to Rees’s nose injury flaring up ahead of the proposed April 16th fight. Crolla-Rees was due to land on the undercard of Amir Khan versus Paul McCloskey only to be put on ice until Rees, who is next in line for the title, has recovered from this setback.

Anthony Crolla Discusses The Gavin Rees Showdown

John Evans

•Mar 22, 2011

We may only be in March, but Anthony Crolla’s performance when claiming the British lightweight championship against John Watson is likely going to remain as one of the best performances of 2011. Having recently completed negotiations to make the first defence of his title against Gavin Rees on the undercard of Amir Khan’s world title fight with Paul McCloskey, BoxingScene.com caught up with ‘Million $’ and found him in an excited mood.