"Million Dollar" Anthony Crolla is in hospital after confronting burglars

By Tim Moynihan - independent.ie

Sports promoter Eddie Hearn tweeted: "Gutted to confirm that @ant_crolla is in hospital with a head and ankle injury after confronting burglars at/near his property."

Crolla, 28, from Manchester - known as "Million Dollar" - has fought in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions and is the current holder of the WBO inter-continental lightweight title after beating Gavin Rees.

Crolla was due to face Richar Abril from Cuba for the WBA world lightweight title in Manchester on January 23 - but Mr Hearn tweeted that the fight was off.

He said: "Anthony is in a stable condition in Oldham hospital. Unfortunately the Jan 23rd fight is off but concerns right now are with Ant and family."

He added: "You ask anyone in boxing doubt you could find a nicer kid than Crolla, absolutely gutted for him."

Crolla had said about the forthcoming fight: "To have the world title shot in Manchester is a huge factor.

"Without wanting to sound cheesy, it doesn't get any bigger than that. I am a Manchester lad so to be fighting in Manchester for a world title, I couldn't ask for anything more and the only way it could get better than that is to go out there and win it."

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