LINARES: FANS CAN’T GET IN THE RING WITH CROLLA

Jorge Linares has told Anthony Crolla prior their clash at the Manchester Arena on September 24. “I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard with all the noise that comes with it from their fans,” said Linares. “The supporters cannot get in the ring with their fighter, it’s just me and him. When I first started to fight all over the world it took some time to adjust but now, it’s easy and I am confident doing it.

“The fans are excited for this one. We’re both world class fighters and World champions that are willing to fight each other, as we’re proving in this one. There’s no need to trash talk or build the fight up, it’s a great fight and there’s lots of respect between us. The best fighter on the night is going to win, and I think that’s going to be me.”