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Julius Indongo has star-making performance with decision over Burns

Marc Abrams - April 18, 2017

This past Saturday Julius Indongo added the WBA junior welterweight title to his trophy case that already housed the IBF junior welterweight title with a comfortable 12 round unanimous decision over Ricky Burns in Burns’ hometown of Glasgow, Scotland.

Julius Indongo proves way too good for Ricky Burns; Crawford, Broner next?

James Slater - April 16, 2017

Tall, clever and possessing attention-grabbing punch power, Julius Indongo proved last night that he is no one-hit wonder. The southpaw from Namibia burst onto the big stage in Russia in December, when he shocked defending IBF 140 pound champ Eduard […]

Results: Julius Indongo decisions Ricky Burns

Jeff Sorby - April 15, 2017

Ricky Burns (41-6-1, 14 KOs) lost his WBA light welterweight title tonight to IBF champion Julius Indongo (22-1, 15 KOs) in a 12 round unanimous decision defeat at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The fight was about as one-sided […]

Burns vs Indongo on April 15th – Glasgow

Matchroom Boxing - April 12, 2017

Ricky Burns is gunning for the ultimate birthday present this weekend as he aims to add Julius Indongo’s IBF and IBO World titles to his own WBA Super-Lightweight title in their unification clash at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on […]

Adrien Broner predicts “enormous year,” says he’d come to UK to fight Ricky Burns

James Slater - January 17, 2017

Back on good terms with Floyd Mayweather and seemingly fully focused on making the most of his talents, Adrien Broner – who recently acknowledged how he had to “grow up” – is predicting an “enormous year” for himself here in […]

Ricky Burns to fight unification bout vs. Julius Indongo in April; also in the frame for possible Pacquiao super-fight

James Slater - January 9, 2017

Scottish hero and reigning WBA 140-pound champ Ricky Burns has had his name mentioned as a possible Manny Pacquiao foe, what with the superstar Filipino set to embark on a “world tour” (with Australia’s Jeff Horn Pac-Man’s probable next challenger). […]

Adrien Broner-Ricky Burns likely for February, Broner looking to have another fight first

James Slater - October 12, 2016

It’s looking as though Ricky Burns and Adrien Broner will finally meet – in a fight that has been talked about for a few years – next February. Burns, the WBA 140-pound champ, is looking at making big money in […]

Goodwin Uncut: Burns beats Relikh; Whyte defeats Lewison

Goodwin Promotions - October 9, 2016

Welcome to my new weekly boxing column in which I will give my genuine views on the week’s events. This will be published every Monday. Am writing this one from sunny Turkey! Saturday night saw Ricky Burns retain his World […]

Results: Ricky Burns escapes Kiryl Relikh, just – Adrien Broner Vegas fight next?

James Slater - October 8, 2016

Ricky Burns came through his first WBA 140-pound title defence last night in his Glasgow fortress, but the 12 round unanimous decision he picked up against a fierce and determined Kiryl Relikh raised plenty of eyebrows. The fight was a […]

Results: Ricky Burns defeats Kiryl Relikh in robbery

Jeff Sorby - October 7, 2016

Fighting in front of a large pro-crowd, WBA light welterweight champion Ricky Burns (41-5-1, 14 KOs) kept his title by defeating previously unbeaten mandatory challenger Kiryl Relikh (21-1, 19 KOs) on Friday night at the SSE Hyro in Glasgow, Scotland. […]