Ex-boxing world champ Brit looks unrecognisable with new look as fans compare him to ‘Croatian who never got Prem move’
BOXING fans were left stunned after getting a glimpse of Anthony Crolla’s new look.
Million Dolla has kept a relatively low profile since retiring from the sport in November 2019, although he’s kept himself busy with punditry gigs.
Crolla, 36, shared his expertise during BT Sport’s coverage of David Adeleye’s York Hall clash with Dymtro Bezus on Friday night.
The proud Manc showcased long and flowing locks along with the goatee he rocked throughout his career.
And his new look stunned viewers, one of whom tweeted: “Big fan of Anthony Crolla looking like a Croatian centre half who is forever linked with a Premier League move that never happens.”
Another said: “Definitely got that Robert Kovac feel to him lol.
And another said: “The Russian Gangster Vladamir Crolla.”
One remarked: “Antoni Cronolizc.”
Another chimed in: “Looks like Neven Subotic.”
Crolla couldn’t help but laugh at the comments, writing with laughing emojis: “Great feedback as always.”
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Former WBA lightweight champion Crolla called time on his career after a controversial decision victory over Frank Urquiaga at the Manchester Arena.
In an emotional post-fight interview, he said: “I definitely thought I’d done enough [to win], but I know time is up now.
“I done the best I could. I enjoyed the ring walk, I enjoyed the fight, but that’s it now – I’m past it.
“I don’t want to hang around and be a steppingstone for fighters coming through.
“It’s great to go out with a win, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than Manchester.”