Interesting Ricky Burns interview... could Martinez fight still go ahead in Scotland?

Ricky Burns eyes Puerto Rico showdown with Roman Martinez

Jan 13 2010 by Colin Paterson, Airdrie & Coatbridge
IF Ricky Burns is to realise his dream of becoming world champion, he will have to do it the hard way.
The Coatbridge bruiser will fight Puerto Rico’s undefeated star Roman Martinez for the world super-featherweight title.
But it is looking increasingly likely that the 26-year-old will need to travel to South America in order to win the belt.
Burns’ management team, led by promoter Frank Warren, have so far been unable to agree a deal that would see Martinez come to Scotland.
[url]Final[/url] purse bids must be in today but the smart money is on the bout being staged in Puerto Rico on March 6, and possibly in the capital city of San Juan.

Burns says he will fight Martinez anywhere but hasn’t completely given up on the prospect of a Kelvin Hall showdown with the reigning champ.
“Nothing has been finalised yet but I should find out where and when the fight will be by the end of the week,” he said.
“Roman is a national celebrity in his country and his team want to put on a big fight for him over there.
“The negotiations have been going on for a long time now and it will be great to hear that everything is sorted.
“Frank has been handling things from our side and I would never write him off. He may yet come up with something that means the fight can be staged in Glasgow.
“But if it goes ahead in Puerto Rico, I will be comfortable with that. It will make things more difficult but he will be under all the pressure and be expected to perform in front of his own fans.
“It’s great to have your home support behind you but sometimes it can inspire you when you fight in a hostile environment.
“But when you go to some of these places, you need to knock your opponent out just to get the draw! I know what I will be up against.
“My game plan will be based on speed and movement and I know I have the tools to get the job done.”

Burns is determined to silence the critics and prove he is a leading contender in the ring.
He added: “It will be a cracking fight and this is a great opportunity for me. People are saying that I haven’t done anything to deserve a chance like this.
“But I have never turned down a fight and I’ve offered to fight the best in this country and they haven’t been up for it.
“I am aiming on winning this one and moving on to bigger and better