Im starting to change my opinion regarding team Burns

Personally I'm not too keen on the Broner fight. It would be big money, a great opportunity and have virtually no downsides, but I would prefer to see Burns stay in Scotland and test himself against a few more 'teak tough' Ghanians who have never been stopped.

 

Yep, this will further cement why Ricky Burns is Britain's best fighter (a gnat's pube in front of Cleverly though obviously) and lightyears ahead of Carl Froch*

*© FW promotions

 

I think Burns wants the fight but Frank definitely doesn't want it.

In boxing the promoter relys on the fighter to draw in the punters rather than competative match ups, good fight card, good production etc For this reason, the promoter wants to keep the gravy train going rather than have any level of credibility.

Do any of us honestly believe the Burns promotional team watch Broner dismantle fighters with frightening talent, skill and confidence and they are going to want to risk their assest against him. Pure madness if we do.

This fight only happens if the fighter pushes for it, the media pushes for it, the fans push for it and the promoter doesn't see any way to protect his fighter i.e. bull**** defence/mandatory, move up a weight class (already happened once) etc

 

Dunky at the end of the day I train Ricky to try and beat whoever is in front of him,so far Ricky's done great and he's still improving be sure of that,however decisions on who he fights are not made by me,so you'll hear the same time as me I'm sure

 

That's complete and utter garbage. He's already in shape, and that fight would be two months away. How is it not realistic?

Let's just wait and see how this pans out before passing judgement.

 

The only surprising thing about this fight not happening is that people are surprised about it.

When does Ol' Fish Eyes EVER put his top guys in with genuine prime World Class fighters? Everyone knows the mess his promotional business is in, he's not about to risk sacrificing one of his best assets to another promoter's card, in the US at 5am in the morning Uk time when he could keep making money off him fighting lesser opponents and selling out arenas in Scotland.

 

I think you do get alot of undue stick on here and this is pretty much as close to an admission as to why the fight won't happen and who is to blame.

Its hardly a revelation though as we all pretty much knew this anyway.
Not only is it hurting Ricky's career and the boxing public's perception but he is missing out on a MASSIVE payday and some big future earnings should he win/impress the US fans and Golden Boy.

 

Lol @ asking for £500k! Ricky still works in JJB or wherever it is. What does he need that much for?

This is a blatant duck from his management.

 

If Burns were to put on a great show he could catapult himself into some massive fights, win lose or draw.

Look at what happened to Lopez when he took on Ortiz? He subsequently went on to take a beating from Canelo but now he is being lined up to fight Khan. He had the balls to step up, and not he’ll rightfully reap the rewards.

Also Jorge Silva. Ive never heard from him before but he put up a great performance against Angulo. No doubt Golden Boy will look to utilise him again in the future.

Burns literally cant lose if he fights Broner and puts on a good show.

 

The kid still works in a sports shop. I think he knows how much money that is!

 

Billy, I don't for a second doubt Ricky's heart or ambition

But from what you know is it more the case that Ricky will fight whoever F*ank gets for him ?

Or has Ricky been actively pushing for F*ank to make the Broner fight ?

Is he happy to fight whoever ? Or is he telling F*ank " make the fight, I want this fight ? "

No shame if he isn't, Pac just fights whoever Arum lines up, no arguments,

Just interested

 

War Dunky. :smoke

 

To be honest, Broner isn 't the only guy out there to fight. If he could command a similar purse with a lesser champ like Vasquez, I say go for it!