TBH the way Ricky has boxed in the last 2 fights Ive changed my mind and IMO its not outrageous for him to have a 'defence' or 2 (I say it like that as he shouldn't have the belt) at domestic level.
He's supposed to be world champion,not British champ. That should mean defending ur title against world title contenders. It not supposed to be easy,is it?
Burns has been poor for his last 2 fights. He should try and cash in on a big money fight / before he is beaten by his next domestic level challenger.
It's not going to happen in the US- how can it? Both fighters are nobodies over there so where is the Money to put it on going to come from? The only remote chance of it happening would be if Beltran was made mandatory and top rank or GB etc win a purse bid and put it on a undercard....bits not going to happen in a million years as theres no worth in for a promoter. If there is a rematch which I highly doubt it will have to be in the UK where financially it would be feasible. I reckon Beltran might come back for the right money knowing he's probably hit Ricky's number and unfortunatly for him where else isle going to make that money..no where.
Burns is out for at least 6 months now so how about beltran fights for the interim title with a guarantee of a shot at the full title when ricky recovers?
Why does he has to go to America. Theres no money in that fight in the states. Lets give Burns a chance to get fit and hope Matchroom ,after their Mandatory V Crawford do the right thing and get Beltran back over. Id like to see Beltran here anyway. Really professional guy.