Comments Thread For: Anthony Crolla vs. Ricky Burns: Something For The Locals

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

No matter the quality of a fight, location often makes the difference in whether there is an event at hand or not. On Saturday, a pair of former lightweight titlists will lock horns in Manchester and that's exactly where the fight should be. It isn't going to move the masses anywhere else, but for the UK fan base it should be a fun Saturday. For US fans interested, it will be available in one of those afternoon marathons from overseas (AWE, 3 PM EST/12 PM PST).
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[Vinnykin]

It’s what makes fights like this one easy to tune in for even if the outcome looks stacked in one direction.

Genuinely interested on what side the writer thinks this is stacked on? This seems like a genuine 50/50 from the outside opinion, however, I think it slightly favours Burns just on the style match up. Burns always goes the distance and is a better boxer/mover than Crolla, who only deploys the 'Joe Gallagher, walk-forward-with-a-high-guard style'. I can only see a points win for Burns here, despite the weight, age and hometown advantage all being in Crolla's favour. Expect Burns to move constantly and jab Crolla for 12 rounds.

Burns wins 8-4 on points.

[Madison Boxing]

didnt even know it was on but i will give it a watch. imagine crolla will win pretty easy, not that crolla is great but burns is completely shot now. Absolutely nothing left.

[NEETzsche]

Feels like the British title should be on the line for this one rather than the unheralded Barrett vs Ritson bout on the undercard

[AdonisCreed]

Anthony will win this one for sure. Gotta give it to Ricky Burns though he always seem to get decent fights!