Jorge Linares vs Anthony Crolla: Fight undercard, prediction, preview, TV schedule, odds and fight start time for WBA lightweight title fight

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Sam Long23 March 2017

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...

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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

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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

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