Manchester Lightweight and current British champion Anthony Crolla 23-2 will be will be just 1 defence away from claiming the Lonsdale belt outright if he beats tough Scouser Derry Matthews 29-6-1 on April 21st in Oldham.
Hatton Promotions star Crolla, 25, said: “The Lonsdale belt is my absolute pride and joy. It means the world to me and my family are so proud of it.”
Daily Sport says – This will be a good fight and if Crolla wins and claims his belt outright hwe’ll be looking to move on to world honours.