Anthony Crolla v Derry Mathews Inside Camp Interviews
Anthony Crolla v Derry Mathews Inside Camp Interviews
www.britishboxers.co.uk - @britishboxers - Inside Boxing: British lightweight champion Anthony "Million Dollar" Crolla takes on Liverpool's Derry Mathews at Oldham Sports Centre on April 21 in a domestic title fight that has been characterised by mutual respect on both sides. The only bone of contention came when scheduled referee Marcus McDonnell praised Mathews on Twitter. The BBBoC moved quickly, replacing McDonnell with Steve Gray in a bid to stave off any criticism. Although there was no question whatsoever that McDonnell, a top class ref, displayed any bias by Tweeting his respect for the former WBU titlist. As Mathews states in this interview, the official became yet another victim of social media, but his reputation is beyond reproach. As is the reputation of both fighters, they have spoken about each other in glowing terms in the build-up to this one yet are likely to produce a thriller come Saturday. By: Terry Dooley and Chris Maylett Assistant camera: Robbie Nash for www.britishboxers.co.uk A big thankyou to both camps for their sincere welcome and the unlimited access we were given in making this picture.