Ringside Rewind looks back at the night Anthony Crolla was finally crowned world champion

Ahead of Anthony Crolla's first world-title defence, we look back at the sensational night that saw him crowned WBA lightweight champion.

'Million Dollar' takes on mandatory challenger Ismael Barroso on Saturday night in what promises to be another tough night's work.

Crolla knows things don't come easy in the world of boxing and, after a controversial draw first time round in July, the Manchester man got a second crack at then-champion Darleys Perez in November.

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There was an incredible atmosphere at the Manchester Arena, a concern that Perez would return a better fighter and a typically explosive Crolla night.

But to whet your appetite for his latest test, Ringside's Rewind looks back at that brilliant stoppage that saw the local lad on top of the world.

To watch Crolla's world-title win, click play at the top of the article...