Very true, but that only further stacks the cards in Ricky's favour in my opinion. I was at Wembley arena that night so seen the fight live, Harrison didn't look like he didn't belong in a ring by any stretch of the imagination. Don't get me wrong, he isn't the Scott Harrison of old, but he can still fight.
rickys last few fights have been crap and harrison has fought what 3times in 10 years or something like that its sad it will get hyped up beyond belief when lets be fair rickys faded baly and harrison has done nothing to deserve anuther payday rather watch guys like simmons give them more exposure u no it will def happen tho would mayb been gd 5-10 years ago it aint gony prove anything none r going to go on and do anything above domestic or at a push euro
A good point Kevin,apart from the big pay day,and good look to them for that it has no effect on either of their careers cos sadly they are both well past their sell by dates.
You've lost the plot wi that prediction mate, burns has looked bad but Harrison hasn't shown any power whatsoever at lightweight, I'm a fan off both but times caught up with Scott and he's not got the work rate or power to compete with Burns, just my opinion.
I can't see Harrison competing with Burns at any weight, let alone 140, Scott is absolutely done and Ricky is levels above at this stage. I am not convinced that Burns can conquer the world at LWW but he will dispense with Harrison with ease and I predict that it will be embarrassingly easy if it ever happens...
With Scott just getting his licence back then getting the jail within 24hrs this screams out that the sad truth is Scott really doesnt want to fight no more !!!!
Don't think he got the jail but he was back in court on assault charges apparently assaulted a woman in Glasgow on 11th of August.
Scott Harrison v Ricky Burns peak for peak Harrison was far far superior, YES he is much older, is rusty, but even with those disadvantages with a full camp he will stop Ricky Burns at Lightweight. Why Stop him as Ricky does not get stopped. 1) Ricky has lost speed 2) His jab has disappeared in last few fights 3) His timing has gone 4) His confidence has gone 5) He sits on the ropes and is open to body punches all day long 6) He now crumbles under sustained attacks 7) Harrison has a better tactical brain than Burns 8) Under pressure of crowd, Ricky is liable to stand and trade, and if he did he would be stopped. Its not just one reason, its a combination of the above why Scott Harrison at Lightweight would still beat Ricky Burns with a full camp, and beat him well
But Burns has moved up to 140 according to recent reports, do you really still see this fight happening at that weight? If so I think it would favour Ricky
It would favour Ricky at 140, surprised Hearn is agreeing terms with Harrison then, unless he plans to spring it on him he has to fight his man at 140 Harrison plans to fight on at LW but says he can now make SFW, so don't he fancies LWW. Hearn will obviously try and get his man as many advantages as possible as host promoter.