Jorge Linares wins rematch with Anthony Crolla by unanimous decision
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Reporting from Manchester, England —
Jorge Linares beat Anthony Crolla by unanimous decision for the second time in six months to keep the WBA lightweight title on Saturday.
Linares gave Crolla a rematch in the same Manchester Arena before Crolla’s supporters, and the Venezuelan proved superior again to all three judges, who each scored it 118-109.
Linares even knocked down Crolla in the seventh round.
Linares improved his record to 42-3 (27 KOs). He hasn’t lost in five years. Crolla dropped to 31-6-3.
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