Crolla gets Perez rematch

CHADDERTON-based boxer Anthony Crolla has been granted a rematch with Darleys Perez for the WBA world lightweight title following their controversial fight in Manchester on July 18.

Crolla produced a superb performance against the Colombian at the Manchester Arena and looked to have landed the belt after Perez had two points deducted for low blows in the latter rounds.

Nonetheless the fight was ruled a majority draw - much to the dismay of the local man and the packed home crowd.

‘Million Dollar’ Crolla now gets a chance to land the crown and he has expressed his delight at the decision: “When I heard the news I was honestly close to tears,” he said.

A date for the rematch will be announced soon.