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.
Source: PA
