Ricky Burns in negotiations to fight Josh Taylor on May 18th

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  1. NasalSpray

    NasalSpray Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dissappointing fight, will watch Billy Joe attempt to become a two weight world champion instead!
     
    NasalSpray, Mar 27, 2019
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  2. Accurate

    Accurate Jump back, wanna kiss myself! Full Member

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    Burns cashing out? Surely doesn't really believe he can beat Taylor at this stage in his career.
     
    Accurate, Mar 27, 2019
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  3. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    If it does go ahead, I hope to keys get paid well.
     
    im sparticus, Mar 27, 2019
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  4. anjawnaymiz

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    Not surprised really, haggis it sells
     
    anjawnaymiz, Mar 27, 2019
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    Underwhelming. I was planning on going up there for this. Good scalp for Taylor’s record but career ending for Ricky. Brutally stopped early/mid rounds.
     
    Scissors, Mar 27, 2019
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    Was gonna go but I'm not forking out to watch a shot Burns get blasted.
     
    nurological, Mar 27, 2019
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    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    Really
    Other than being a fan boy wtf for
    Hell they might let you in free at half time
    Sh it ground no fans sh it ground no fans
     
    ashishwarrior, Mar 27, 2019
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  8. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Burns has had a great career, hope he is getting a decent pay check for this. Lets hope the beating Taylor gives him doesnt leave no lasting damage.
     
    Potwash, Mar 27, 2019
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    pow, Mar 27, 2019
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  10. Jurgen

    Jurgen Pay Per Pudding Advisor banned Full Member

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    He has already cashed out in nearly every fight since Ray Beltran broke his jaw
     
    Jurgen, Mar 27, 2019
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    Horrible fight coming from a fan of Burns.

    This would be at a weight he shouldn't be at and against a really talented and skilled fresh young Southpaw, the stance he has always struggled against.

    Hope it doesn't happen but can see why he'd take it if its paying well.
     
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    Sphillips Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah?

    Ricky is one of the toughest fighters I’ve ever seen.Stopping him early would be a major statement.
     
    Sphillips, Mar 27, 2019
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  13. billy nelson

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    Josh is so wrong for Ricky, speed, strength, power and he’s a southpaw
    Hope this isn’t true
     
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    Tell you what, be some story if Burns pulled it off with one last throw at the dice.

    Stylistically this is all wrong for Ricky I'm afraid.
     
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    Any hungry talented young fighter is all wrong for Burns at this final stage of his career - never mind a World Class fighter such as Taylor.

    He should know he is finished after losing a decision to Pants Crolla - the man in the ring against Martinez and Mitchell would have wiped him out easily.
     
    Jurgen, Mar 27, 2019
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