Jorge Linares vs Anthony Crolla: Fight undercard, prediction, preview, TV schedule, odds and fight start time for WBA lightweight title fight
Jorge Linares defends his WBA lightweight title against Anthony Crolla on Saturday night.
The Mancunian fighter suffered a disappointing points defeat to Linares in September 2016 but will be desperate to reclaim his crown this time around.
However, the Venezuelan bruiser certainly won't be rolling over. All signs point towards another entertaining encounter with both men convinced they will be victorious.
Scroll down for everything you need to know ahead of the big fight...
Date, time & venue
Linares faces Crolla at the Manchester Arena on Saturday 25 March.
Where to watch
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1. Coverage starts at 7pm.
Fight time
The main event is expected to start at roughly 10pm but, as with all major boxing shows, could be subject to delays.
Undercard
Sean McGoldrick vs Brett Fidoe
Nathan Wheatley vs Chris Jenkinson
Ben Sheedy vs Rob Brown
Hosea Burton vs Tamas Kozma
Tomi Tatham vs Jamie Ambler
Katie Taylor vs Milena Koleva
Marcus Morrison vs Jason Welborn
Martin J Ward vs Maxi Hughes
Jack Arnfield vs Brian Rose
Jorge Linares vs Anthony Crolla
What they're saying
Jorge Linares: "If the knockout comes this time - if it's right there like it was last time - I am going to get it.
"I am not coming back after a long break, I am coming better than ever. My legs, my mentality, my physical conditioning, everything is on par."
Anthony Crolla: "If it has to get into a dogfight, I don't mind, whatever it might be.
"I think there is going to be a bit of everything in this fight, a bit of boxing, a bit of a chess match, but I definitely see a good fight.
"It was one of the fights of the year last time. I can certainly see us both being even better this time," he told Sky Sports.
Prediction
Odds (via 888Sport)
Linares to win: 2/5
Draw: 20/1
Crolla to win: 2/1
