WATCH: Anthony Crolla spars ahead of showdown with Jorge Linares
Friday 2 September 2016 20:22, UK
Anthony Crolla has given Sky Sports News HQ cameras rare access into one of his sparring sessions ahead of his September 24 showdown against Jorge Linares.
Crolla (31-4-3 KO13), the reigning WBA lightweight champion, is preparing to face WBC champion Linares (40-3 KO27) in a unification bout at a sold-out Manchester Arena, live on Sky Sports.
The 29-year-old was put through his paces inside the squared circle with just over three weeks to go until fight night, with trainer Joe Gallagher keeping a close eye on proceedings from ringside at the Gloves Community centre in Bolton.
"There's three weeks to go and I am in the shape of my career. September 24, I will be ready to take those titles home," Crolla told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I am always humbled by the support and the buzz around the fight, but certainly this fight it has been more than ever.
"Like I've said, I am fighting a great fighter and I am fighting him for the greatest prize in the sport. That's a dream come true, but I won't be happy until I've won them."
