Boxer’s world title bid off after attack

Boxer Anthony Crolla will have to wait for his world title shot, having been taken to hospital after being hit with a concrete block while confronting burglars.

Crolla was due to face Richar Abril from Cuba for the WBA world lightweight title in Manchester on January 23 but the fight has been cancelled after he suffered concussion and a broken ankle in the attack which followed a break-in at his neighbours’ property.