Anthony Crolla won the British title stopping John Watson in style more than five years ago

Anthony Crolla is putting his WBA lightweight world title on the line for the first time on Saturday so we look back at a memorable night in 2011 that saw Manchester's favourite pick up the British title.

'Million Dollar' defends his WBA lightweight strap against Ismael Barroso, live on Sky Sports on Saturday, so we go back to February 2011 when he stopped John Watson to claim the vacant British belt.

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It was the beginning of Crolla's climb to the top and even back then, he could finish in style.

Watch the video at the top of the article.