Anthony Crolla: "I'll leave no doubt" in Darleys Perez rematch

Crolla: "I'll leave no doubt" in rematch

Lightweight boxer Anthony Crolla has suggested that there will be "no doubt" over his victory in the rematch with Darleys Perez in November.

The 28-year-old fought Perez in July to become WBA lightweight champion, but the Colombian defended his title in controversial circumstances after the fight ended in a draw, and Crolla believes that he will emerge victorious next time around.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Crolla said: "The dream is still alive. In fact, the decision last time has just added fuel to the fire. I'm expecting a better Darleys Perez and there's certainly going to be a better Anthony Crolla this time.

"It's changed on the street from being known as the boxer who got hit on the head with a concrete slab to the boxer who got robbed in a world title fight."

"I prefer that. But I've moved on and I'll leave no doubt this time around."

Manchester-born Crolla has won 29 of his 36 professional fights.

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