Wednesday 4 January 2017 13:48, UK
Anthony Crolla has again shown the attitude of a 'true warrior' by taking a rematch with Jorge Linares, says Sky Sports' Johnny Nelson.
I've become a massive supporter of Anthony Crolla - he's stepped up a level each time that he's taken on a better opponent.
You've got to give him massive respect. Just look at his life - he was attacked but turned his life around, and kept succeeding to become a world champion.
That's a true warrior. It's not about anybody else, he wants to prove this to himself.
I'm quite sure there were other opportunities for Anthony, but he said: 'no, I want this one'. That's a true warrior. It's not about anybody else, he wants to prove this to himself. That's why I will always respect him 110 per cent.
What we've seen from Crolla and what we've seen in the last fight, I think we could see exactly the same again. He has the energy, the speed, the pace.
I'm thinking what more could he give us but Anthony has surprised me in the last couple of years and I'm a fan of his character. He is what a true fighter is all about.
When the odds are against Crolla and people don't believe in him, they think he cannot do it, but Anthony remains so focused.
I really respect him to the max for his achievements. He's a great example to any fighter coming through. That is the attitude you want to have - his attitude.
