At the Manchester Arena, England, the Crolla vs Perez II Weigh-In got underway without problems. Anthony Crolla and Darleys Perez both looked in tip-top shape ahead of their highly anticipated rematch, weighing inside the Lightweight limit of 135 lbs.
Manchester’s Crolla came in at 134.8, and Columbia’s Perez at a ready 134.1. Crolla will enter the ring with 29 wins, 4 defeats, 3 draws, 11 knockouts, and Perez 32 wins, 1 defeat, 1 draw, 20 knockouts.
Behind The Gloves cameras caught all the action earlier today:
Perez defended his WBA crown in July, albeit in slightly controversial fashion depending on who you ask. After twelve absorbing rounds of action, the judges’ scorecards produced a Split Draw. Boxing Base had the fight scored to Crolla (118-108), and considering Perez was docked two points during the contest, the official verdict seemed unjust. Even if a few rounds were close.
Crolla and Perez will be looking to avoid such an outcome tomorrow night, however, as they look to erase all doubts and punch in a definitive victory. Points or knockout, the conclusion of Crolla vs Perez II needs to be conclusive.
Ahead of the bout, Crolla has assured the media he will be stronger, faster and smarter in front of another sell out Manchester crowd. One thing we can expect is an evenly matched showdown. Crolla’s piston jab and high work rate gelled well with Perez’s opportunist, counterpunching style in July, and if the sequel is in any way similar, fight fans are in for a rollercoaster ride.
In the chief support, Tyrone Nurse and Chris Jenkins will do battle in a 12-rounder for the vacant British Junior Welterweight title. Also in action will be Ryan Burnett and Jason Booth as they trade blows to decide the rightful owner of the British Bantamweight strap.
So, fight fans, will it be repeat or revenge in Crolla vs Perez II? Unload your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
