Best fights of Anthony Crolla
Over 13 years as a professional, Anthony Crolla has compiled a 35-7-3 (13) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Crolla KOs Darleys PĂ©rez in their 2nd fight
On November 21, 2015 Anthony Crolla fought Darleys PĂ©rez for the WBA lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Crolla was 29 years old with a record of 29-4-3, and PĂ©rez was 32 with a record of 32-1-1. Crolla stopped Darleys PĂ©rez via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Anthony Crolla KOs Ismael Barroso
On May 7, 2016 Anthony Crolla defended his WBA lightweight title against Ismael Barroso. Crolla was 29 years old with a record of 30-4-3, and Barroso was 33 with a record of 19-0-2. Crolla was coming off a win and Barroso was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Crolla stopped Ismael Barroso via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
3. Anthony Crolla defeats Daud Yordan
On November 10, 2018 Anthony Crolla faced Daud Yordan in a lightweight bout. Crolla was 31 years old with a record of 33-6-3, and Yordan was 31 with a record of 38-3. Crolla was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yordan was on a 8-fight winning streak. Crolla won via unanimous decision.
4. Anthony Crolla defeats Ricky Burns
On October 7, 2017 Anthony Crolla faced Ricky Burns in a super lightweight bout. Crolla was 30 years old with a record of 31-6-3, and Burns was 34 with a record of 41-6-1. Crolla was on a 2-fight losing streak and Burns was coming off a loss. Crolla won via unanimous decision.
5. Anthony Crolla defeats Willie Limond
On November 25, 2011 Anthony Crolla defended his British lightweight title against Willie Limond. Crolla was 25 years old with a record of 22-2, and Limond was 32 with a record of 34-3. Crolla was on a 9-fight winning streak and Limond was coming off a win. Crolla won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Anthony Crolla loses to Jorge Linares in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 25, 2017 Anthony Crolla fought Jorge Linares for the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Crolla was 30 years old with a record of 31-5-3, and Linares was 31 with a record of 41-3. Crolla was coming off a loss, while Linares was on a 10-fight winning streak. Crolla lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Linares.
7. Anthony Crolla loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On April 12, 2019 Anthony Crolla fought Vasyl Lomachenko for the WBA (Super), WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. Crolla was 32 years old with a record of 34-6-3, and Lomachenko was 31 with a record of 12-1. Crolla was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lomachenko was on a 11-fight winning streak. Lomachenko stopped Crolla via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Anthony Crolla loses to Jorge Linares via unanimous decision
On September 24, 2016 Anthony Crolla defended his WBA lightweight title against Jorge Linares. Crolla was 29 years old with a record of 31-4-3, and Linares was 31 with a record of 40-3. Crolla was on a 2-fight winning streak and Linares was on a 9-fight winning streak. Crolla lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Linares.
9. Anthony Crolla KOs Herve De Luca
On June 18, 2011 Anthony Crolla faced Herve De Luca. Crolla was 24 years old with a record of 20-2, and Luca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Crolla was on a 7-fight winning streak. Crolla stopped Herve De Luca via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Anthony Crolla KOs John Murray
On April 19, 2014 Anthony Crolla defended his WBO InterContinental lightweight title against John Murray. Crolla was 27 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Crolla was on a 2-fight winning streak. Crolla stopped John Murray via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.