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Anthony Crolla steps down in winning fashion after beating Frank Urguiaga - now he wants to train 'the champions of the future'

Anthony Crolla took a majority decision over Frank Urguiaga to claim the vacant WBA continental lightweight title in what was his final contest.

The 32-year-old Manchester boxer secured a 95-95, 98-92, 97-93 victory on the judges' score to deliver a memorable send-off to his 45-fight career which saw him hold the WBA lightweight title.

"Getting the win was the main thing, but now I know my time's up.

"It was always going to be my last fight but I know it's the right decision," Crolla told BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.

"Hopefully I've left a bit of a legacy.

"I will be back in the gym training the youngsters and hopefully some of the champions of the future."

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