The Venezuelan Jorge Linares (41-3, 27KO) and the British Anthony Crolla (31-5-3, 13KO) hit the scales at 134.4 pounds and 134.8 pounds, respectively, on Friday in Manchester, England, where the weigh-in ceremony was held prior to their second match. Therefore, both are ready to fight next Saturday March 25th for the World Boxing Association Lightweight Title.

This will be the second time that both will face each other in a ring, as they did last September when Linares snatched Crolla the WBA 135-pound belt thanks to a unanimous decision. Undoubtedly, it was an even fight in which the two gladiators did their best, and this is why they will fight again.

“The Golden Boy” claims to be better prepared for this fight, since he now knows his rival even more. This is why the strengthening of the abdominal area was a key part of his training for both the first and the second bout, as the Venezuelan knows that Crolla’s last knockouts have been with blows to that area.

On the other hand, the British puncher has a new opportunity to try to defeat the South American. For this fight, the speed training has been vital for him to try to counter the attacks of his rival, whom he has already studied since before their first encounter.

Everything is set and we are now waiting for the bell to ring this Saturday in Manchester, to know the end of the second part of this great story written by Jorge Linares and Anthony Crolla.