Comments Thread For: Abril vs. Crolla Showdown is Set For 1/23 in Manchester

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Anthony Crolla will face Richar Abril for the WBA World Lightweight title at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester on Friday January 23, live on Sky Sports.

Crolla, who claimed a six-round shut-out over Gyorgy Mizei Jnr. tonight in Dublin, is thrilled to have landed the well-earned shot at the big one after a fantastic run of results with wins over Gavin Rees, Stephen Foster Jnr and John Murray – and believes bringing the fight to his hometown make it an even more special night.
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[knockoutkid]

oh boy, the covering up for 6 rounds and then throwing punches late in the fight wont work at top level, my advice to crolla would be go down a weight and team up with a decent trainer.

[JACK1190]

The only way I see Crolla winning this fight is the judges robbing Abril, but I'll still support him.

[Chrismart]

Be interesting to see what game plan Joe Gallagher comes up with for this one.
The atmosphere should be good in the M.E.N arena.

[D-MiZe]

Abril wins a clear decision after beating a game Crolla, 116 - 112.

Good to see Crolla getting a shot too, I'd like to see him fight Kevin Mitchell regardless of the result of this fight. Domestically, we've got some really good fights that could be made at 135lbs.