Ricky Burns to fight Roman Martinez in January?

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  1. johnp

    johnp Reject Full Member

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    I can't wait for this, I'll definitely be going!
     
    johnp, Nov 18, 2009
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  2. billy nelson

    billy nelson the fighting scots gym Full Member

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    Bodysnatcher you say it will be a long nights work for ricky,he wouldnt expect anything else mate,ask any boxer they would fight day and night to get the chance to win a world title rickys no diffrent
     
    billy nelson, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. Bugsy McAlpine

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    Burns UD. Although i think it will be a hard, close fight.
     
    Bugsy McAlpine, Nov 18, 2009
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  4. Rocky

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    This is great news, hopefully this is true and comes off, il be at this fight :happy
     
    Rocky, Nov 18, 2009
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  5. box-now

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    Is this def going ahead Billy?
     
    box-now, Nov 18, 2009
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  6. BURNLEYBLUE

    BURNLEYBLUE Well-Known Member Full Member

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    All the best Ricky and Billy. Is this promotion on Burns night itself??? If it's not it sould be:D 25th is'nt it. Anyway good luck. Ricky defo has the tools to win but I thought that Martinez looked pretty tasty on the Barrera bill.
    Will be rooting for a Burns win however it comes:good
     
    BURNLEYBLUE, Nov 18, 2009
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  7. rooq

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    it'll be amazing if ricky becomes britians 4th world titlist. good luck to him!
     
    rooq, Nov 18, 2009
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  8. Body Snatcher

    Body Snatcher Approaching World Level Full Member

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    Yes your right Billy. I was meaning that i think he is a good champion and it will be a tight fight IMO and will go the distance! Cant wait to see it :good
     
    Body Snatcher, Nov 19, 2009
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  9. billy nelson

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    scottish boxing is looking heathy at present for such a wee nation,when burns becomes world champion it will give everyone a big boost just like when scott was champion,it will be great to emulate those days as ricky as worked hard to put himself were he is.
     
    billy nelson, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. mckay_89

    mckay_89 Haw you! Full Member

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    I'm made up for Ricky getting his shot, if he sticks to boxing Martinez he should pull it off. I'm there anyway, should be a good night.
     
    mckay_89, Nov 19, 2009
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  11. Bugsy McAlpine

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    Ricky reflecting on lost opportunity but vows to clinch title

    Nov 18 2009 by Colin Paterson, Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
    DETERMINED Ricky Burns has promised to win the vacant British super-featherweight title as a reward to the fans let down by boxing show promoters.
    The Coatbridge bruiser’s planned scrap with Londoner Kevin Mitchell at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle was sensationally pulled last week.
    Instead of defending his belt, Mitchell gave up the title in order to face Colombian Breidis Prescott, with the winner earning a showdown with world champion Roman Martinez.
    The decision meant Burns, currently holder of Commonwealth belt, was removed from the December 5 bill, but the 25-year-old was reinstated after a hastily-arranged eight-round bout was scheduled, with his opponent to be confirmed.
    In a bid to ease the disappointment, Burns has been informed that he will land a shot at the British super-featherweight crown at the end of January, with Glasgow a possible venue.
    He told the Advertiser: “It was a difficult few days. One minute I was told the Mitchell fight was off and I was off the bill.
    “And then the next I was told to get ready for an eight-rounder with a view to fighting for the British title early next year.
    “I didn’t know if I was coming or going.
    “I feel really sorry for my fans who have already booked train tickets and hotels. They have been messed about and deserve an apology.
    “The guys who organise the shows for television say my support is superb and provide a great atmosphere.
    “My supporters didn’t deserve to be put through all this.”
    Burns, though, is determined to his fans proud and bring the British title back to his home town.
    “I will make sure my head is clear when I go in for the British fight.
    “All I know is that the title will be brought back to Coatbridge at the end of the evening.”

    http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/coatb...nity-but-vows-to-clinch-title-65864-25189924/


    So is Burns fighting for the WBO title or the British title in January?:huh
     
    Bugsy McAlpine, Nov 19, 2009
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  12. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    BRITISH TITLE???

    Please say it aint true someone:|
     
    Dunky McCafferty, Nov 19, 2009
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  13. Top Dog

    Top Dog Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is it british or world honour here, getting confused Dunky:nut Billy Nelson spread some light on this for me big man
     
    Top Dog, Nov 20, 2009
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  14. Bugsy McAlpine

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    Anyone know?:bananamaniac
     
    Bugsy McAlpine, Nov 20, 2009
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  15. Greg Houston

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    That story was from last week and when I spoke to Ricky on Sunday it was still the British title he was talking about. The story about the World title only came out on Monday or Tuesday
     
    Greg Houston, Nov 20, 2009
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