Anthony Crolla beaten in rematch with WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares
ByPA Sport
Anthony Crolla showed immense fortitude but once again came up short as Jorge Linares regained his WBA lightweight title by claiming a unanimous decision victory in their rematch at the Manchester Arena.
Crolla battled manfully in front of his home crowd and rose from a seventh round knockdown, but his Venezuelan foe proved superior in almost every aspect.
Linares was awarded the decision 118-109 on all three of the judges' scorecards to retain his world crown, as well as the prestigious Ring Magazine belt.
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