‘World-class’ Anthony Crolla will beat Ismael Barroso by targeting his body, according to an old sparring partner of the Mancunian world champion’s dad.

Anthony Crolla’s exhilarating world title triumph in November was almost fairy tale worthy but it is he who is feeling inspired by members of ‘Crolla’s Army’ ahead of the Great Manchester Run.

World champion boxer Anthony Crolla has chosen the runners who will join him in the Crolla’s Army team taking on this year’s Great Manchester Run on Sunday May 22.

Jessica Smith talks to MM about her journey dealing with anxiety and her Great Manchester Run aspirations to raise money for Anxiety UK.

Professional wordsmith Tony Walsh has been named as the first Poet in Residence for the Great Manchester Run.

Daniel Tucker, 27, from Blackpool, works at Victoria Hospital but will tackle the 10km course in bridal attire in aid of the charity Gift of a Wedding.

Dreaming of representing Team GB at Rio 2016 is Kirsty Grange, Manchester’s very own wheelchair racer

The 2004 double gold medalist was in Manchester to give master class

The 10K is in the city centre this weekend