Anthony Crolla will continue his climb up
the world lightweight rankings next month.
British champion Crolla will challenge for the vacant WBA
Intercontinental crown on Hatton Promotions bill at Wigan's Robin
Arena on Saturday June 18.
The popular Mancunian will box an overseas opponent who will be
named later this week.
Crolla who has won 20 of his 22 contests became British champion
in February with a ninth round stoppage of John Watson when he
stepped up a weight division at two weeks' notice.
Hatton Promotions President Ricky Hatton said: "Anthony has
shown that Hatton Promotions are willing to put our fighters in
proper tests.
"It was a huge gamble especially as he moved up a division to
fight Watson, but it paid off and I am delighted for Anthony.
"Anthony had no hesitation in taking the fight at short notice
and in the next 12 months I fully expect him to compete in the
highest level.
"He has won his last seven fights and became one of the most
improved fighters in Britain."
Crolla's second title tilt is the chief support to Martin
Murray's clash against Trowbridge youngster Nick Blackwell for the
vacant British middleweight title.
Murray's WBA inter-continental and Commonwealth belts will also
be up for grabs in the triple title clash.
The bill will be televised live on Sky Sports and among the
galaxy of Hatton Promotions prospects on the undercard including
Olympic star Joe Murray.
Tickets for this big night of title action are available £35,
£55 (Ringside) and £75 VIP Ringside, www.hattonboxing.com /0844 847 2500/0161
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