Ricky Burns to vacate and move to lightweight

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  1. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    [url]http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/14809598.stm?[/url]
     
  2. dftaylor

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    Your title is not what the article says, Rob.

     
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    For ****s sake.

    Seen this coming a mile off but it's still annoying.
     
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    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Seems to me then that ****** is trying to wrangle either Mitchell Murray or Burns getting a shot at lightweight.

    Clearly negotiations are ongoing :think
     
  6. roe

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    Who's the WBU champion at lightweight? :think
     
  7. RockyMartinez

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    OI OI. Didnt see this coming did we? If he vacates it will be the biggest case of running ever seen.
     
  8. roe

    roe Guest

    Not really. It's clear that Burns is massive for super featherweight. He does well to make the weight at all.
     
  9. Beeston Brawler

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    Sorry but the cynic in me can't help but think this is another clear case of Allegedly not wanting to put his man in a 50-50 fight.
     
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    :eek:tta
    Here comes Broner!
     
  11. RockyMartinez

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    :rofl Behave. No mention of problems then he get s a opponent who isnt disabled a midget or pub class and the weight problems appear. I'm sure Charles Mongtomwayo will be a stern test at lightweight:happy
     
  12. roe

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    Don't get me wrong I'm not supporting it and I always said he wouldn't fight Broner but it's still a decent reason to avoid it. I don't think Burns himself would avoid tough fights but we all know that Frank and his management won't take many chances.
     
  13. RockyMartinez

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    There seemed no problem with weight when wanting 38 year old Fana either. Lets wait and see but it doesnt surprise me
     
  14. bam bam

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    Burns manager Alex Morrison

    Sorry I like Burns but to me this is a ****ing ***** move.Because the mando is a good fighter they dont want it.
     
  15. modestbiggles

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    poor.

    bit surprised as i thought he could beat broner, but i suppose it was a bit of a risky one for a frank fighter.