Ricky Burns.....I fear he's in deep doo-doo...

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  1. ApatheticLeader

    ApatheticLeader is bringing ***y back. Full Member

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    His next Commonwealth title defense.....

    http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=270730&cat=boxer

    See, THIS is the reason I don't like our prospects in the lower weight classes fighting for the Commonwealth title. If he wins, his ranking won't get a big boost at all. And he could very easily take a horrible beating.
     
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  2. MightyLondoner

    MightyLondoner Underdog Full Member

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    Ricky's got a solid chin, he can give anyone a difficult night but looking at this blokes record with 16 ko's in 16 wins and his only defeat coming by a MD against Funeka he really does have His work cut out! Those Ghanians are always tough fighters but i think Ricky has the tools to get a win here.
     
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  3. ApatheticLeader

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    And outside his natural weightclass too.
     
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  4. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I wouldn't be too worried. Ricky can take a dig no bother. When Johanneson put him down from the head shot ricky was kinda off balance.

    The guys not mixed it in that high a class. Can't tell much without seeing him but only the cream of european class can really bother ricky.
     
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  5. TommyV

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    The Funeka defeat means nothing? Who has Funeka beaten himself bar Raheem with a punch after bell? It says more about Funeka that he's been taken to a SD and MD by 2 unknown fighters.
     
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  6. TFFP

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    His record has a bit of a Prescott look about it :scaredas:
     
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  7. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    Thats precisely what I was thinking
     
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  8. Lewisbell

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    I thought Burns was after Stephen Foster, atleast Burns has some sembelence of a chin
     
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  9. robpalmer135

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    this is why warren got mitchell away from the commonwealth title.
     
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  10. Dunky McCafferty

    Dunky McCafferty Boxing Junkie banned

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    The laddies record indeed suggests the Ricksta is in SERIOUS trouble.

    However the ghanian is being trained by an Alex Arthur victim, take from that what you will!!!
     
    Dunky McCafferty, Oct 23, 2008
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  11. Beeston Brawler

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    He might be an Afrobum - a bit like our Ajose
     
    Beeston Brawler, Oct 24, 2008
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  12. dwilson

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    Ricky has his work cut out against any solid fighter. I will be looking forward to this one and I hope Byrns comes away with a win.
     
    dwilson, Oct 24, 2008
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