Crolla v Linares fight: Undercard, live coverage, preview, TV, betting odds and prediction

Anthony Crolla (L) and Jorge Linares stare at each other as they attend the Weigh-In ahead of their Lightweight World title fight
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Sam Long24 September 2016

Anthony Crolla will put his WBA lightweight title on the line when he faces Jorge Linares in Manchester this evening.

The Venezuelan fighter will also bring his WBC belt to the table in what is expected to be a thrilling contest.

'Million Dollar' Crolla won his belt back in November before dispatching Ismael Barroso in May and will need to be on top form to see off the challenge of Linares.

The 31-year-old knows what it takes to beat British fighters on their home patch after climbing off the canvas to stop Kevin Mitchell last year.

Scroll down for everything you need to know about the fight....

Date & venue

Crolla faces Linares at the Manchester Arena on September 24.

Fight time

The main event is expected to started at roughly 22:00 but, as with all major boxing events, is subject to delays.

Where to watch

The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 2. Coverage starts at 20:00. The fight can also be followed online via Sky Go.

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Undercard

Lyndon Arthur vs Andy Neylon

Mark Jeffers vs Ben Heap

Nathan Wheatley vs Dan Blackwell

Conor Benn vs Ross Jameson

Liam Conroy vs Baptiste Castegnaro

Isaac Lowe vs Elvis Guillen

Marcus Morrison vs Matiouze Royer

Callum Johnson vs Willbeforce Shihepo

Hosea Burton vs Fernando Castenada

John Ryder vs Jack Arnfield

Main event: Anthony Crolla vs Jorge Linares

Tale of the tape and records​

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What they're saying

Anthony Crolla: “I’m hungrier than ever because all these nice things come when you’re world champion," he told The Sun.

“I can make life easier for the people around me and I want to keep doing that. It’s added motivation.

“Winning will get me three beautiful belts. They’ll look great on my mantelpiece."

Prediction

Odds (via 888Sport)

Crolla to win: 1/2

Linares to win: 8/5

Draw: 20/1

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