Anthony Crolla will fight Vasyl Lomachenko for the WBA and WBO lightweight titles, it has been confirmed.
Lomachenko, widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, was set to defend his straps against Richard Commey before the Ghanaian suffered a hand injury,
In steps Manchester-born Crolla, who was WBA champion before losing back-to-back fights to Jorge Linares, for the bout at Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 12.
And the 32-year-old is relishing the chance to test himself against on of the very best.
"I believe that I can win a world title again, and these are the kind of fights that I'm in it for," he said after terms were agreed on Tuesday.
ps: loma on points or decision @4.5 is a value bet here imho
Pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) will defend his unified lightweight world title against mandatory challenger Anthony Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs).
Pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) will defend his unified lightweight world title against mandatory challenger Anthony Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs).
Los Angeles running order - live on Sky Sports from 3am
Arnold Barboza vs Mike Alvarado
Gilberto Ramirez vs Tommy Karpency
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla
Los Angeles running order - live on Sky Sports from 3amArnold Barboza vs Mike AlvaradoGilberto Ramirez vs Tommy KarpencyVasyl Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla
Elvis Rodriguez vs Kevin Luna........First dust up
Gilberto Ramirez vs Tommy KarpencyArnold Barboza Jr vs Mike AlvaradoAlexander Besputin vs Alfredo BlancoJanibek Alimkhanuly vs Cristian OlivasVijender Singh vs Calvin MetcalfGuido Vianello vs Lawrence GabrielChris Zavala vs Sergio GonzalesElvis Rodri