But the lightweight champion is adamant that his Liverpudlian opponent will not stand in the way of his bid for world glory .
Anthony Crolla insists he would never dismiss British title rival Derry Matthews as merely a ' stepping stone ' .
The lightweight champion is adamant that Anthony Crolla 's Liverpudlian opponent will not stand in the way of his bid for world glory .
Anthony Crolla insists he would never dismiss British title rival Derry Matthews as merely a ' stepping stone ' .