Anthony Crolla urged to be "selfish, angry and horrible" ahead of rematch with Jorge Linares

The Manchester-born lightweight will fight in front of a home crowd on Saturday as he bids to regain his WBA title

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ByDarren Wells

• 21:19, 21 MAR 2017

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Anthony Crolla prepares for revenge over Jorge Linares (Photo: REUTERS)

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British boxer Anthony Crolla has promised to deliver "one of the most special nights in Manchester boxing" when he faces Jorge Linares on Saturday.
The pair line up against each other in a rematch of their September bout, where Linares scored a unanimous points victory to steal Crolla's WBA World Lightweight title.
But Crolla believes a refreshed attitude will help him achieve revenge in front of a home crowd at Manchester Arena.
Ahead of Saturday's fight, Crolla was put through his paces in a public workout at the National Football Museum.
He said:"I've had to be a little bit selfish and miss out on a few things, like training kids at the old amateur club.

Anthony Crolla during a public workout (Photo: PA)

Crolla is bidding to reclaim his WBA World Lightwright title (Photo: Getty Images Europe)

"But I certainly feel the benefits of being locked away a bit more this camp.
"My speed's improved, my variation of shots has improved.
"I just think I'm a bit more clever in the ring."

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Crolla turns rope during the open workout session (Photo: REUTERS)

Anthony Crolla on the pads with trainer Joe Gallagher (Photo: PA)

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• Anthony Crolla wants revenge over Jorge Linares

Venezualen Linares boasts the slightly better record of the two, having won 41 of his 44 previous bouts, and Crolla knows all too well from their last match-up of the dangers his opponent possesses,
"He's a sharp counter-puncher with power in either hand, so I've got to fight using my head and not just my heart.