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Anthony Crolla will attempt to reclaim the WBA world lightweight title when he fights Jorge Linares in Manchester on Saturday night.

The Brit, 30, lost the belt in September as he was beaten on points by the 31-year-old Venezuelan in a thrilling encounter.

He'll have the opportunity to right some wrongs when he meets Linares again in his home city.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the encounter:

When is the fight?

The fight will take place on Saturday 25 March.

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Where is the fight?

The Manchester Arena.

How can I follow it?

Sky Sports 1 will be airing the bout live from 7pm with coverage including a number of fights from the undercard, expert analysis and build-up to the main event.

Alternatively, you can follow the fight on Mirror Sport's live blog.

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Who is on the undercard?

Sean McGoldrick vs Brett Fidoe

Nathan Wheatley vs Chris Jenkinson

Ben Sheedy vs Rob Brown

Hosea Burton vs Tamas Kozma

Tomi Tatham vs Jamie Ambler

Katie Taylor vs Milena Koleva

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Marcus Morrison vs Jason Welborn

Martin J Ward vs Maxi Hughes

Jack Arnfield vs Brian Rose

Jorge Linares vs Anthony Crolla

Linares' last five results

Opponent Result Method of result Round, time Date Anthony Crolla Won UD 12 24 September 2016 Ivan Cano Won KO 4 (12), 0:58 10 October 2015 Kevin Mitchell Won TKO 10 (12), 2:57 30 May 2015 Javier Prieto Won KO 4 (12), 1:50 30 December 2014 Ira Terry Won KO 2 (8), 1:21 16 August 2014

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Crolla's last five results

Opponent Result Method of result Round, time Date Jorge Linares Lost UD 12 24 September 2016 Ismael Barroso Won KO 7 (12), 1:31 7 May 2016 Darleys Perez Won KO 5 (12), 2:30 21 November 2015 Darleys Perez Draw MD 12 18 July 2015 Gyorgy Mizsei Jr. Won Points 6 15 November 2014

What's on the line?

The WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine world lightweight titles are at stake.

Linares currently holds all three but Crolla will snatch them from him with a win.

Quote corner

Linares: "If the knockout comes this time - if it's right there like it was last time - I am going to get it.

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"This time there have been no issues with my hand, there have been no issues.

"I am not coming back after a long break, I am coming better than ever. My legs, my mentality, my physical conditioning, everything is on par."

Crolla: "We have quickened things up a little bit, and there are certain shots there that we feel we didn't capitalise on last time and plan on doing it this time.

"I'm very much more business-minded. My head is just totally on the job. I am always confident and believe in myself, and the harder and smarter you train, the more confident you get.

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"It could be another long fight - I've prepared for 12 hard rounds as always. But whether it is a points decision or not, I believe it is a different result this time."

Betting odds

Linares win: 1/2

Draw: 22/1

Crolla win: 7/4

Odds courtesy of Sky Bet