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Ricky Burns: I Would Love To Finish My Career In Glasgow

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by Matchroom Boxing

Ricky Burns - Scottish fight legend still has 'a year or two left' of remarkable story

Scottish fight legend still has ‘a year or two left’ of remarkable story Ricky Burns says it would be fitting to draw the curtain on his illustrious career in Glasgow … Read more

Live Results from London: Taylor Outpoints Prograis, Chisora Stops Price

October 27, 2019October 26, 2019 by Vladimir S

Ricky Burns - IBF 140-lb champion Josh Taylor (16-0, 12 KOs) went to war with WBA light welterweight champion Regis Prograis (24-1, 20 KOs) in beating him by a 12 round majority decision on Saturday night to win the World Boxing Super Series tournament at the O2 Arena in London, UK.

IBF 140-lb champion Josh Taylor (16-0, 12 KOs) went to war with WBA light welterweight champion Regis Prograis (24-1, 20 KOs) in beating him by a 12 round majority decision … Read more

RESULTS: Lee Selby Wins 12-Round Decision Over Ricky Burns In Tough But Messy Battle

October 26, 2019October 26, 2019 by James Slater

Ricky Burns - Tonight on the big O2 show in London, former champions Lee Selby and Ricky Burns clashed in a lightweight bout that turned out to be very much a clash of styles. Messy at times, with plenty of holding, holding and hitting and with both men frequently looking at the referee, the fight failed to catch fire.

Tonight on the big O2 show in London, former champions Lee Selby and Ricky Burns clashed in a lightweight bout that turned out to be very much a clash of … Read more

Dereck Chisora vs David Price Presser Quotes & Photos

October 26, 2019October 24, 2019 by Matchroom Boxing

Ricky Burns - Derek Chisora - Finchley, England - 31-9, 22 KOs – fighting David Price for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title:

Derek Chisora – Finchley, England – 31-9, 22 KOs – fighting David Price for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title: “We are bringing WAR! I am ready for whatever he … Read more

Quotes / Photos: Prograis vs Taylor, Selby vs Burns, Chisora, Okolie & Benn

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Matchroom Boxing

Ricky Burns - Derek Chisora - I’m bringing war, I’m not playing. This is my show. Boxing is thriving because of the Heavyweights. Mike Tyson said it when AJ knocked out Klitschko, the money is back in the division. I want more money if I’m not headlining the show!

Derek Chisora – I’m bringing war, I’m not playing. This is my show. Boxing is thriving because of the Heavyweights. Mike Tyson said it when AJ knocked out Klitschko, the … Read more

Jorge Linares – Ricky Burns WBA Lightweight Eliminator Set For September 7 In Scotland

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 by James Slater

Ricky Burns - Ricky Burns and Jorge Linares, two proud former world champions (at more than one weight class) who are closing in on retirement yet aim to rule again before departing, will fight a WBA final eliminator at 135 pounds on September 7th in Glasgow, Scotland. The fight, one promoter Eddie Hearn had on a recent wish-list for this year, is a genuine 50/50 clash and there really will be nowhere for the loser to go.

Ricky Burns and Jorge Linares, two proud former world champions (at more than one weight class) who are closing in on retirement yet aim to rule again before departing, will … Read more

Burns vs Cardle clash on Usyk – Bellew undercard

November 6, 2018 by Matchroom Boxing

Ricky Burns says his clash with former British Lightweight Champion Scott Cardle is the definition of a must-win fight for both men. The Scottish duo meet on the undercard of … Read more

Ricky Burns victorious in 50th fight, eyes future big bouts – Yuriorkis Gamboa a possibility?

June 17, 2018 by James Slater

Ricky Burns - Scotland's Ricky Burns returned to winning ways last night in notching up his 50th pro victory. The former three-weight world titlist stopped Ivan Njegac, who failed to come out for round-five. 35 year old Burns is now 42-7-1(15) and he is aiming for, amongst other big fights, a return with Anthony Crolla, who outpointed him back in October.

Scotland’s Ricky Burns returned to winning ways last night in notching up his 50th pro victory. The former three-weight world titlist stopped Ivan Njegac, who failed to come out for … Read more