Jun

Ricky Burns: The Greatest Hits

He’s never changed and he never will. Scotsman Ricky Burns has claimed world titles at junior lightweight, lightweight and junior welterweight...

Ricky Burns has eyes on Kiryl Relikh; Broner lingers

04

Oct

Ricky Burns has eyes on Kiryl Relikh; Broner lingers

by Tom Gray

WBA 140-pound titlist Ricky Burns insists that mandatory challenger Kiryl Relikh has his full attention despite rumors of a bout with Adrien Broner.

Ricky Burns has ‘more to give’, faces unbeaten Kiryl Relikh on Oct. 7

19

Sep

Ricky Burns has ‘more to give’, faces unbeaten Kiryl Relikh on Oct. 7

by Tom Gray

Titlist Ricky Burns has taken on some of the sports’ biggest names and insists there are more glory nights ahead at junior welterweight.

Burns press conference quotes, mentions Broner and Crawford

29

May

Burns press conference quotes, mentions Broner and Crawford

by Tom Gray

Many thought Ricky Burns was down and out but the Scotsman has claimed a legitimate world title belt and eyes more big fights down the road.

Ricky Burns makes history, stops Michele Di Rocco in eight

28

May

Ricky Burns makes history, stops Michele Di Rocco in eight

by Tom Gray

After losing form and a succession of fights in recent years, Ricky Burns finds the answer when it matters most and becomes a three-weight world titleholder.

After 12 years, Michele Di Rocco gets his big opportunity

27

May

After 12 years, Michele Di Rocco gets his big opportunity

by Coyote Duran

At long last, former European junior welterweight champion Michele Di Rocco gets a shot at a major title when he faces Ricky Burns on Saturday.

Weigh-in result: Ricky Burns 139.2, Michele Di Rocco 139.4

27

May

Weigh-in result: Ricky Burns 139.2, Michele Di Rocco 139.4

by Tom Gray

History beckons for Ricky Burns who attempts to become a three-weight world titleholder at the expense of Italy’s Michele Di Rocco in Glasgow on Saturday.