Ricky Burns eyes mega-money rematch with Anthony Crolla - but in Scotland not Manchester

Ricky Burns wants a lucrative rematch with Anthony Crolla in Scotland.

Crolla, 30, edged a fantastic non-title lightweight contest at the Manchester Arena.

The Mancunian is eyeing a possible world title fight in the near future but Scot Burns first wants a homecoming clash to remember.

He said: “The rematch was talked about in the changing rooms.

“For this fight we agreed to everything they wanted – coming to Manchester and moving back down to lightweight.

“It would only be fair if we can fight again at the Hydro.”

Crolla’s promoter Eddie Hearn is keen on making the fight again, with the winner going on to challenge for world honours.

Hearn said: “Anthony is at a stage in his career where world titles are important, but so are big fights.

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“If Ricky Burns likes the money in the rematch and Anthony Crolla likes the money in the rematch it happens every day of the week.”

Crolla said: “We’ll go away and assess things but I’ve got no problem going there to Scotland if that’s the best offer on the table.”

Aside from a rematch, a possible Manchester derby with WBO world champion Terry Flanagan could be a possibility in a fight that would divide the cities allegiances.

Brit Luke Campbell is also looking to recover from a defeat to former Crolla conqueror Jorge Linares.

And a fight between the pair could be made for a vacant title if rumours of world champions Linares and Mikey Garcia moving up in weight prove to be correct

Promoter of both fighters Eddie Hearn seems keen on making the fight again, this time in Burns’ hometown, before the winner goes on to challenge for a world title.

"Anthony is at a stage in his career where world titles are important, but so are big fights.

"If Ricky Burns likes the money in the rematch and Anthony Crolla likes the money in the rematch it happens every day of the week."

The immediate reaction of Burns suggested a rematch would only be fair as he had travelled to Manchester to make the fight possible.

‘[The rematch} was talked about in the changing rooms. For this fight we agreed to everything they wanted – coming to Manchester and moving back down to lightweight.

"It would only be fair if we can fight again at the Hydro."

In response, the Mancunian seemed happy to compete against the Scot for a second time if it made financial sense for him and his team.

"We’ll go away and assess things but I’ve got no problem going there [to Scotland] if that’s the best offer on the table."

Aside from a rematch, a lucrative Manchester derby with WBO world champion Terry Flanagan could be a possibility in a fight that would divide the cities allegiances.

Brit Luke Campbell is also looking to recover from a defeat to former Crolla conqueror Jorge Linares, and a fight between the pair could be made for a vacant title if rumours of world champions Linares and Mikey Garcia moving up in weight prove to be correct.

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