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Watch Anthony Crolla Vs. Jorge Linares Boxing Match Live Online: Start Time, Streaming Video Link For Saturday’s Lightweight Title Bout

By Nathan Francis
Published on: 03:34 PST, Sep 24, 2016

Boxing fans can watch the Anthony Crolla vs. Jorge Linares match live online and see who walks away with the title of best lightweight in the world.

The two will square off Saturday in a match that pits Crolla’s world title and Linares’ diamond belt, with the winner also taking the now-vacant 135-pound lineal world title. The bout takes place in England’s Manchester Arena, with start time for the undercard scheduled for 6:30 p.m. GMT (2:30 p.m. ET). The bout between Linares and Crolla is expected to start at 9 p.m. GMT (5 p.m. ET).

The match will be broadcast across a number of outlets across the globe and also available online for those unable to make it to a television (a link to the streaming video can be found below).

Coming off a big stretch for boxing in the UK — including native sons Liam Smith and Kell Brook taking on Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin, both losing — this will be another big show for British boxing fans, Linares said.

“It’s a special night. It’ll be a war, and that’s what we’re prepared for,” Linares told ESPN. “It’s something very special what Crolla and I are doing. It’s something we love to do, and we’re proud representing. That’s what’s going to steal the show and give the fans a beautiful fight.

“The fans are excited for this one. We’re both world-class fighters and world champions that are willing to fight each other, as we’re proving in this one. There’s no need to trash-talk or build the fight up.”

Boxing analyst Gareth A. Davies believes it will be a special fight as well. Writing for the Telegraph, he described this as a “legacy fight” for Crolla, the Manchester native. He noted that Liam Smith and Kell Brook were both vastly overmatched in their bouts, but Crolla is seen as an even-odds pick against Linares.

Linares, who traveled to London to defeat contender Kevin Mitchell in what was considered one of the best fights of last year, said he feels very comfortable in front of a British crowd.

“I love fighting in my opponent’s backyard with all the noise that comes with it from their fans,” said the 31-year-old Venezuela native. “The supporters cannot get in the ring with their fighter. It’s just me and him. When I first started to fight all over the world, it took some time to adjust, but now it’s easy and I am confident doing it.”

Fans who watch the Anthony Crolla vs. Jorge Linares fight live online will also see something that is an increasing rarity in boxing — the best two fighters in a given weight class matching up against each other without a lot of drama leading up to it. The fight came together smoothly, with no resistance from either camp and plenty of excitement on both sides.

For boxing fans used to delayed fights and petty bickering, it was a welcome change and has created a great sense of anticipation for Saturday’s bout.

There is plenty of pressure riding on Anthony Crolla, however, as he has a chance to turn around what was a few stumbles early in his career and win the bout of his life.

“Where Anthony has come from is a great example,” former two-weight champion and fellow Manchester native Ricky Hatton told the Telegraph. “It’s not where you start in boxing, it’s where you finish. He lost a six rounder early in his career and to Derry Mathews later on, everyone wrote him off and to achieve what he has is test of his character. I’m very proud of him.”

Those who want to watch the Anthony Crolla vs. Jorge Linares boxing match live online can find streaming video through Sky Sports.

[Featured Image by Koji Sasahara/AP Images]

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