I remember thinking the ref kind of ruined Linares body work early and mid way and it would have been more emphatic a win if not for. Much as Crolla may have improved I don't see why he wouldn't have been in his best form for that one. Also the first time Linares had ever gone 12 I believe and he finished strong, probably more to take from that for him. Still, the guy is chinny so anything can happen, plus there isn't much out there at lightweight these days.