Feb

Terence Crawford quiet before the Burns storm – unlike his trainer

Unbeaten Terence Crawford is also known as “The Hunter” and the switch hitting stylist has arrived in Scotland intent on capturing the WBO lightweight title at the expense of reigning beltholder Ricky Burns.

Feb

Britain’s best pick Ricky Burns to top Terence Crawford

by Mike Coppinger

Ricky Burns defends his lightweight title against Terence Crawford on Saturday in perhaps his toughest test yet. Will he come out on top? The UK’s top fighters from the past and present seem to believe so.

Feb

Bob Arum: Terence Crawford ‘to win decisive victory over’ Ricky Burns

by Lem Satterfield

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum expects his fighter, unbeaten lightweight Terence Crawford, to score “a decisive victory” against WBO titleholder Ricky Burns on March 1 before Burns’ partisan fans at Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland.

Feb

Ricky Burns spars with Luke Campbell ahead of Terence Crawford clash

by Mike Coppinger

Ricky Burns is deep in preparations for his March 1 title clash with Terence Crawford. The WBO lightweight beltholder is sparring with Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell.

Jan

Ray Beltran-Roman Martinez tops Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley undercard

by Lem Satterfield

A WBO eliminator between Raymundo Beltran and Roman Martinez will highlight the Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley 2 undercard. The full PPV card was revealed Thursday by Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.

Jan

Ricky Burns talks Terence Crawford, sparring and camp changes

by Tom Gray

Ricky Burns will make the fifth defense of his WBO lightweight title against unbeaten American star Terence Crawford at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 1 and fans are bracing themselves for what could be a thunderous collision at 135 pounds.

Jan

Michael Katsidis, trainer Brendon Smith reunite for comeback

by Lem Satterfield

Former lightweight contender Michael Katsidis could return to the ring in March. The Australian slugger, who has not fought since April of 2012, has reunited with trainer Brendon Smith.

Dec

Ricky Burns vs. Terence Crawford set for March in Glasgow

by Harry Pratt

WBO lightweight holder Ricky Burns will face unbeaten American Terence Crawford March 1 in Glasgow, Scotland, with the home favorite admitting he has it all to prove despite it being his fifth defense.

Dec

Lem’s latest: Maidana says Broner is not ‘a slick boxer’

by Lem Satterfield

Marcos Maidana says Adrien Broner “has not been tested by a natural welterweight like me. That’s why this is the hardest fight of his life.” Maidana challenges Broner for the WBA 147-pound title on Dec. 14.

Nov

Ricky Burns on Crawford mandatory, Beltran

by Tom Gray

Ricky Burns was hoping for a rematch with Ray Beltran, but those plans have been derailed by the WBO, which has given the Scotsman’s team just 30 days to negotiate a deal with unbeaten American Terence Crawford.