Thursday 5 January 2017 11:28, UK
Jorge Linares is looking forward to going back to Manchester to take on Anthony Crolla again.
The three-weight world champion has agreed to defend the WBA and Ring Magazine lightweight titles in a rematch on March 15, live on Sky Sports.
Linares, the Japan-based Venezuelan, proved his class by beating Crolla on points in their first fight at the Manchester Arena in September.
Crolla will have his local support behind him again, but the 'Golden Boy' is confident he won more than the two titles last time out.
"I am really excited to be going back to Manchester," he said.
"I was treated very well by everyone and gained a lot of new British fans.
"Crolla is a tremendous fighter with a lot of heart, so I know I must train twice as hard for another tough fight."
Linares was due to face WBC holder Dejan Zlaticanin but an injury to his right hand sustained in the Crolla win saw negotiations put on hold.
Zlaticanin will now defend against hard-hitting Mikey Garcia on the Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz undercard on January 28, live on Sky Sports.
But Linares has now recovered from his injury and is promising a repeat performance.
"I want to thank Eddie Hearn at Matchroom, my promoters at Golden Boy Promotions and Teiken," he said.
"I promise another great performance and assure that the belts are returning home with me."
