Ricky Hatton tells Anthony Crolla to beat Jorge Linares and ‘I’ll see you in Las Vegas to celebrate your jackpot’
RICKY HATTON has told Anthony Crolla: Beat Jorge Linares and I will see you in Las Vegas.
The former two-weight world champion pulled in thousands of fans when he fought Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in the world’s boxing capital.
Anthony Crolla hopes to regain his title against Jorge Linares and hit jackpotPA:Press Association
And the Hitman is confident Crolla, who bids to snatch back the WBA world lightweight title from Linares at the Manchester Arena tomorrow, can also hit the jackpot on the Strip.
Hatton knows ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla rivals him in the popularity stakes in Manchester.
And he said his pal would take thousands across the pond if he fought in the USA.
Hatton said: “Anthony has ticked all the boxes and the only one left is to go to Vegas.
“I remember when I first fought there and saw all the billboards with my name up in lights, it was awesome.
Ricky Hatton is hoping for a celebration with fellow Brit Crolla in Las VegasGetty Images
“If he wins this one against Linares, who is a really tough fighter, he should get straight on to his promoter Eddie Hearn and insist he does his best to get him a fight in Las Vegas. If anyone deserves to go out there it is definitely Anthony.
“I was lucky enough to feel that same popularity during my career and it carries you along.
“Would I go out there and cheer him on? Absolutely.
“Crolla has achieved his ultimate goal by winning the world title and if he can beat Linares, there is nothing more to do except fight in Vegas.”
Crolla and Linares face a mega showdown with the path to fortune at stakePA:Press Association
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Crolla, 30, dropped a narrow verdict when he fought Linares in September.
The Venezuelan, 31, coped well with the hostile crowd, but Hatton reckons Manchester fans will crank up the heat even more the second time around.
He added: “I’m sure they will get behind Anthony more than usual — I’m certain they would all love to go back to Vegas.”
Crolla was in confident mood ahead of the big fight.
Crolla wants revenge for this world title defeat against Linares last OctoberReuters
He said: “I’ve worked so hard over the last ten to 12 weeks.
“The harder and smarter you train, the more confident you become. It means so much to me.
“The crowd will be bigger than ever and I’m lucky — I get to dance under those lights.”
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