If Crolla beat's Linares does that make him the UK's number one pound for pound?

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  1. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It does in my mind.

    If he beats Linares, he doesn't even need to bother with the Flannegan fight as he will be a international superstar and no one has heard of Turbo Terry (which is a shame as he's mus****) outside of Manchester.
     
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    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As we have had GGG and Rigomdeux come over, how about Crolla v Lomachenko?
     
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    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Not for me, I'd still have him behind Frampton but he would definitely be up there
     
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    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Crolla's resume would be better than Frampton's with a win over Jorge in my opinion.
     
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    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    No
     
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    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Elaborate...
     
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    kojak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't go that far, He's not had the hardest of world title fight opponents so far has he? The first guy he beat to win it, most said he isn't really world class and his last opponent whilst dangerous, outboxed Crolla until gassing from throwing power shots constantly.

    I think Linares is far more skilled but I think, Crolla might just wear him down as Linares isn't exactly fresh and doesn't deal great with pressure, I think it's a perfect time fight for Crolla.

    I'm a fan of Crolla, he's worked hard and made the most of his ability but I don't think can class him in the list if he wins this just yet.
     
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    DirtyOldTown Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frampton for me as he has literally done it at different weights.
     
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    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barrosso was no joke, he has had tougher run in then Flannegan, and he is ranked number one in the world by boxrec:lol:
     
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    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    It would certainly be a toss up with ants and carl although id edge towards carl. But if he comes through linares i reckon a fight with terry may be on the cards.
     
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    Bensub Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frampton and fury still for me just.
     
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  12. Homeless Man

    Homeless Man New Member Full Member

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    Crolla is a don these days, he's improved so much
     
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    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Top 5 yes. If crolla beats linares he deserves huge credit
     
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    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed I think he would deserve a running for British fighter of the year with Frampton, unless Fury beats Vlad or Brook beats GGG. Bad thing is I only see him winning through linares paper machete skin bleed profusely or a great body shot, otherwise I expect linares to school him quite comfortably.
     
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  15. Homeless Man

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    Crolla will beat Linares
     
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