Matchroom Releases Info Regarding Crolla vs. Abril

Due to injuries suffered by Anthony Crolla after challenging burglars near his home, his WBA Lightweight title challenge against Richar Abril has been postponed.

Promoter Eddie Hearn said, “We are all absolutely gutted for Anthony and our concerns right now are with him and his family and his recovery.

“Anthony has worked incredibly hard to get himself into a position to fight for a World title and we all hope he will still realise that opportunity.”

The Matchroom Boxing show scheduled for Friday, January 23 will not go ahead. Matchroom Boxing are working to reschedule the undercard fights from that show, including Brian Rose’s WBC International Light Middleweight title fight against Carson Jones.

All tickets purchased through Matchroom Boxing & Eventim will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased at the Phones4u Arena should be returned to the Arena for a full refund.

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