Crolla vs Barroso: Joe Gallagher joins Adam Smith and Johnny Nelson

Anthony Crolla has a daunting task on his hands in defending his world title against Ismael Barroso - but trainer Joe Gallagher is confident.

The likeable Mancunian (30-4-3-KO12) won the WBA world lightweight crown by flooring Darleys Perez with a vicious body shot in November and will meet first challenger Barroso at the same venue - the Manchester Arena.

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Barroso is an unbeaten and heavy-handed Venezuelan who has form on British soil. In December, the 33-year-old silenced The O2 by blasting Kevin Mitchell aside in the fifth round to claim the mandatory position and a shot at Crolla, who watched on from ringside.

Any suggestions the champion would make an attempt to swerve Barroso were immediately dismissed as a smiling Crolla reiterated his desire to be a true champion by taking on the best.

With the possibility of unification fights in the offing, Crolla said during fight week there is 'no room for error.'

Click on the video to hear what his trainer had to say ahead of his big night...