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Jorge Linares wins rematch with Anthony Crolla by unanimous decision

Anthony Crolla tries to block an overhand right by Jorge Linares during their WBA lightweight title fight on Saturday. (Paul Ellis / AFP/Getty Images)
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Jorge Linares beat Anthony Crolla by unanimous decision for the second time in six months to keep the WBA lightweight title on Saturday.

Linares gave Crolla a rematch in the same Manchester Arena before Crolla’s supporters, and the Venezuelan proved superior again to all three judges, who each scored it 118-109.

Linares even knocked down Crolla in the seventh round.

Linares improved his record to 42-3 (27 KOs). He hasn’t lost in five years. Crolla dropped to 31-6-3.

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