Crolla, Linares make weight

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WBA lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla (31-4-3, 13 KOs) and WBC champion in recess Jorge Linares (40-3, 27 KOs) both made weight for their world title clash on Saturday night at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Crolla weighed in at 134.3 lbs., while Linares was 134.2 lbs. The bout will be televised by Sky Sports in the UK, and AWE in the USA. The Crolla-Linares winner must face current WBC champion Dejann Zlaticanin next.