 After signing with promoter Tommy Gilmour, Limond scored an easy 6-round decision over Polish journeyman Arek Malek at the Kelvin Hall, Glasgow in June 2011.On 25 November 2011 Limond fought Anthony Crolla for the British lightweight title but lost by unanimous decision.Englishman Crolla, a friend of Limond's, was the stronger in the latter rounds with the scorecard 120–108, 120-108 and 120–109.