Sunday 25 September 2016 09:26, UK
Carl Froch and Paulie Malignaggi were both left more than impressed by Jorge Linares after watching him beat Anthony Crolla.
The Sky Sports co-commentators are both former world champions but were left in awe of the Venezuelan's class after he won a unanimous decision to take the WBA world lightweight title and The Ring strap away with him.
Froch was the first to pay tribute to the three-weight world champion, labeling his 115-114, 117-111, 115-113, a "masterful performance".
It was surprisingly the first time Linares had been taken the full 12 rounds but 'The Cobra', whose last fight at the Manchester Arena was that controversial first win over George Groves, believes he was always in control.
American Malignaggi went even further suggesting he has sided with the judge who gave it to Linares by six points and believes he is a true "globetrotter" after boxing and winning world titles in four different continents.
See exactly what both former champions thought of Linares's win by hitting play at the top of the article.
