Who Is Anthony Crolla? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Anthony Crolla is 38 years old. His career has been marked by notable achievements, including a reign as the WBA Lightweight Champion. Crolla's dedication to boxing is matched by his resilience, overcoming serious injuries to continue competing successfully in the ring.
You can find more about his life and career on his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 16, 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Manchester, England |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | England |
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Anthony Crolla's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Anthony Crolla stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) and weighs approximately 135 pounds (61 kg), which is typical for a lightweight boxer. His physical conditioning plays a significant role in his boxing performance, making him a formidable opponent in the ring.
Crolla stepped up a weight division when on 12 February 2011 he challenged John Watson for the vacant British lightweight title. Described as an "early contender for fight of the year" Crolla won the fight in the 9th round after scoring a 9th-round knockout.
Describing his move up a weight division after the fight Crolla said "I knew I'd be strong enough at lightweight, but I didn't know I'd be that strong. I'm in with strong kids in the gym all the time and they say my strength is underrated. But even I couldn't believe how strong I was." On 16 March, Crolla vs.
Gavin Rees was added to the Amir Khan-Paul McCloskey WBA title fight undercard on 16 April at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Rees pulled out of the fight on 24 March due to a nose injury.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As for his personal life, Anthony Crolla tends to maintain a level of privacy. As of 2025, he is reportedly in a relationship, although details about his girlfriend remain mostly under wraps. The boxer often shares glimpses of his life on social media, but he carefully protects aspects of his relationships away from the public eye. It’s clear that family and close relationships provide him with support during his boxing career.
Net Worth and Salary
Anthony Crolla’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million in 2025. This figure is a result of his successful boxing career, endorsements, and various business ventures. Throughout his professional journey, Crolla has earned considerable income, especially during major title fights, which have significantly contributed to his overall net worth.
In the post-fight interview, he thanked his promoter Oscar De Le Hoya for making the trip and watching him ringside and said his next move would be a big pay day in Las Vegas against WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia.
Crolla apologized to the live attendance, admitted he lost to the better man and said he would be back to rebuild, "Manchester, I am so sorry I couldn't do it for you. Your support means so much to me. He caught me but before that I thought I could get to him. I got beaten by the better man - no excuses.
I am 30 years old, I am going to rest, but I believe I can go again." Both fighters embraced at the final bell and showed respect. Crolla meditated around moving up to super lightweight. This was the first time Crolla had lost consecutive fights and losing to the same opponent twice after his losses to Gary Sykes in 2009 and 2012.
Career, Business and Investments
Crolla’s career took off with his professional debut in 2006. Over the years, he has participated in numerous high-profile fights, further establishing himself as a top-tier boxer. In 2025, he remains active in boxing, focusing on training and potentially exploring opportunities in coaching or mentoring younger fighters.
Besides boxing, Crolla has invested in several business ventures, including fitness-related enterprises and collaborations with sports apparel brands. His astute business sense ensures that he continues to thrive, even beyond his boxing career.
Crolla begun 2009 on 14 March with a repeat victory over former opponent Carl Allen and then on 29 May took part in his most significant bout to date, a British title eliminator at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke. The fight resulted in a second career defeat for Crolla as he lost a ten-round points decision to Gary Sykes.
On 25 September, he returned to ring and scored another victory over an opponent he had already met, Jon Baguley and then on 27 November met and defeated the former world champion Michael Brodie who had returned to the ring following a long lay off.
He continued his winning run in 2010 with victories over Jason Nesbitt, Sid Razak and Chris Riley before on 2 October challenging Andy Morris for the English super featherweight title. The fight at the De Vere Whites hotel in Bolton resulted in a 7th round stoppage for Crolla and a first career title.
Social Network
Anthony Crolla maintains a robust presence on social media platforms. He regularly interacts with fans on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where he shares his training routines, personal life updates, and motivational messages. His online engagement has helped him stay connected with his fan base and promote his brand effectively.
Crolla made his third and final defence on 13 September against Mexican boxer Gamaliel Díaz at the Phones 4u Arena. In the third round, following an accidental clash of heads, Díaz was left with a bad cut over the eye and not able to continue. The fight was ruled a technical draw after the round.
Crolla was unsure whether Díaz had the desire to continue. He told Sky Sports, "I'm not speaking bad of Gamaliel Díaz.
It's a technical draw, the doctor ruled he was unable to continue, but I felt like he was happy with that." Promoter Eddie Hearn later went on to say, "I'll speak to the doctor because if the fighter chooses not to continue then I don't believe it's a technical draw.
If the referee stops the fight on the advice of the doctor then it is a technical draw, but it looked like he didn't want to come out. I think he was happy to accept the technical draw."
Education
Regarding his education, Anthony Crolla has focused primarily on his boxing career, opting to dedicate his time to training and competition. While specific details about his formal education remain sparse, his experiences in sports and life lessons gained through boxing serve as a form of education in themselves.
