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Linares vs Campbell: Luke Campbell slightly heavier than Jorge Linares for world title clash

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Watch Luke Campbell weigh in heavier than Jorge Linares for their world title clash in the early hours of Sunday morning

Luke Campbell will be the heavier man for his world title clash with Jorge Linares in the early hours of Sunday morning, live on Sky Sports.

London 2012 gold medallist Campbell (17-1-0-KO14) weighed in a fraction under the 9st 9lbs limit for the clash in Inglewood, California, with WBA lightweight champion Linares (42-3-0-KO27) coming in a shade over 9st 8lbs.

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Linares heads into the fight as a firm favourite after back-to-back wins over Anthony Crolla, though Campbell is on a five-fight winning streak of his own after a surprise loss to Yvan Mendy in 2015.

Cheered on by hundreds of supporters at the weigh-in, 'Cool Hand Luke' said this weekend's showdown will be a night to remember for fight fans.

He told Sky Sports News: "That support was unbelievable. It feels like I'm at home. I'm feeling good. I'm ready to go for Saturday.

Luke Campbell challenges WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares this weekend
Image: Campbell came in 0.6lbs heavier than the champion

"It's a great fight. This is what boxing is about - two people who are very good at their craft and have mutual respect for each other.

"As soon as the bell goes, we are going to get in there and punch the life out of each other and then we'll shake hands after it."

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Watch Luke Campbell challenge Jorge Linares for the WBA lightweight title, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, from 3am on Sunday.

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