Anthony Crolla faces Ricky Burns in a must-win British lightweight battle at the top of a bumper bill in Manchester this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

National pride will be at stake when hometown hero Crolla and popular Scot Burns collide this weekend on a packed night of boxing, with European champion Sam Eggington, British title holder Robbie Barrett, and Conor Benn all in action.

The former world champions have agreed to a high-stakes clash as the winner keeps alive his hopes of another major title fight, while the loser could be forced to consider his future in the sport.

Crolla emerged with credit from a second points defeat to Jorge Linares, a recent winner over Luke Campbell, and will be desperate to compete at the top level again after failing to reclaim the WBA lightweight title in March.

Burns is fuelled by his own burning motivation as the 34-year-old attempts to erase painful memories of a decision loss to Julius Indongo that saw him lose his WBA super-lightweight belt in an April unification clash.

Recognised as two of boxing's good guys, Crolla and Burns will leave their smiles in the changing rooms when they fight for their careers in a few days' time.



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