Golden Boy?s Robert Diaz has informed WBN that any decision regarding a rematch between Jorge Linares and Anthony Crolla will be made once the doctor has assessed a hand injury suffered by the tough Venezuelan.
Linares showed tremendous skill and guile to take a twelve round victory over Crolla in Manchester on Saturday night to claim the WBC Diamond title and the mantle of best lightweight on the planet.
Due to the nature of the fight and its entertainment value, a rematch clause inserted by Eddie Hearn is set to be exercised, although when quizzed on the subject, Diaz didn?t seem to think it was as straightforward as the Matchroom boss.
?At this time, both fighters will take a break which is well deserved as they gave us a treat,? Diaz exclusively told World Boxing News.
?As of now, Jorge has a mandatory with the WBC against Dejan Zlaticanin, but of course we will be sitting down as a team to make the decision once he has rested.
?Jorge will be seeing the doctor for the hand injury he suffered against Crolla.?
Aksed about Zlaticanin?s comments to WBN this week that he?s chasing a fight with Mikey Garcia instead, Diaz replied: ?I really don?t know what is happening with Zlaticanin as I continue to read that they are working on that fight.
?At this time I need to see what the doctor says regarding Linares? hand and we can take it from there,? he added.
