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Ricky Burns

Ricky Burns (born 13 April 1983) is a Scottish professional boxer who held the WBO super-featherweight title from 2010 to 2011, the WBO lightweight title from 2012 to 2014, and the WBA light welterweight title from 2016 to 2017. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth super-featherweight title from 2008 to 2009, and has challenged for the British and European super-featherweight titles.

Infobox

Nickname
The Rickster
Nationality
Scottish
Born
(1983-04-13) 13 April 1983 (age 42)Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Height
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight
mw- Super-featherweight Lightweight Light-welterweight Welterweight
Reach
70 in (178 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
54
Wins
45
Win by KO
17
Losses
8
Draws
1

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
54 fights
By knockout
45 wins
17
8 losses
0
By decision
By decision
54 fights
By decision
45 wins
28
8 losses
8
Draws
Draws
54 fights
Draws
45 wins
1
54 fights
45 wins
8 losses
By knockout
17
0
By decision
28
8
Draws
1
· Professional boxing record
54
54
No.
54
Result
Win
Record
45–8–1
Opponent
Willie Limond
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (12), 3:00
Date
1 Sep 2023
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
53
53
No.
53
Result
Win
Record
44–8–1
Opponent
Emiliano Dominguez
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
18 Dec 2021
Location
Rainton Meadows Arena, Newcastle, England
52
52
No.
52
Result
Loss
Record
43–8–1
Opponent
Lee Selby
Type
MD
Round, time
12
Date
26 Oct 2019
Location
The O2 Arena, London, England
51
51
No.
51
Result
Win
Record
43–7–1
Opponent
Scott Cardle
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:06
Date
10 Nov 2018
Location
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
50
50
No.
50
Result
Win
Record
42–7–1
Opponent
Ivan Njegac
Type
RTD
Round, time
4 (6), 3:00
Date
16 Jun 2018
Location
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
49
49
No.
49
Result
Loss
Record
41–7–1
Opponent
Anthony Crolla
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
7 Oct 2017
Location
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
48
48
No.
48
Result
Loss
Record
41–6–1
Opponent
Julius Indongo
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
15 Apr 2017
Location
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Lost WBA light-welterweight title;For IBF and IBO light-welterweight titles
47
47
No.
47
Result
Win
Record
41–5–1
Opponent
Kiryl Relikh
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
7 Oct 2016
Location
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBA light-welterweight title
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
40–5–1
Opponent
Michele di Rocco
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (12), 1:57
Date
28 May 2016
Location
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Won vacant WBA light-welterweight title
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
39–5–1
Opponent
Josh King
Type
KO
Round, time
11 (12), 0:54
Date
7 Nov 2015
Location
Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
Notes
Won vacant WBO International lightweight title
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
38–5–1
Opponent
Prince Ofotsu
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (8), 1:43
Date
1 Aug 2015
Location
Craven Park, Hull, England
43
43
No.
43
Result
Loss
Record
37–5–1
Opponent
Omar Figueroa Jr.
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
9 May 2015
Location
State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, US
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
37–4–1
Opponent
Alexandre Lepelley
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
4 Oct 2014
Location
First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
41
41
No.
41
Result
Loss
Record
36–4–1
Opponent
Dejan Zlatičanin
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
27 Jun 2014
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
For vacant WBC International lightweight title
40
40
No.
40
Result
Loss
Record
36–3–1
Opponent
Terence Crawford
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
1 Mar 2014
Location
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Lost WBO lightweight title
39
39
No.
39
Result
Draw
Record
36–2–1
Opponent
Ray Beltrán
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
7 Sep 2013
Location
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO lightweight title
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
36–2
Opponent
Jose Gonzalez
Type
RTD
Round, time
9 (12), 3:00
Date
11 May 2013
Location
Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO lightweight title
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
35–2
Opponent
Kevin Mitchell
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (12), 2:59
Date
22 Sep 2012
Location
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO lightweight title
36
36
No.
36
Result
Win
Record
34–2
Opponent
Paulus Moses
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
10 Mar 2012
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO lightweight title
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
33–2
Opponent
Michael Katsidis
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
5 Nov 2011
Location
Wembley Arena, London, England
Notes
Won WBO interim lightweight title
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
32–2
Opponent
Nicky Cook
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (12), 1:33
Date
16 Jul 2011
Location
Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
Notes
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
31–2
Opponent
Joseph Laryea
Type
RTD
Round, time
7 (12), 3:00
Date
12 Mar 2011
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
30–2
Opponent
Andreas Evensen
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
4 Dec 2010
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
29–2
Opponent
Román Martínez
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
4 Sep 2010
Location
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Won WBO super-featherweight title
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
28–2
Opponent
Youssef Al Hamidi
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
15 May 2010
Location
Boleyn Ground, London, England
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
27–2
Opponent
Kevin O'Hara
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
19 Jun 2009
Location
Bellahouston Sport Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
26–2
Opponent
Michael Gomez
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (12), 0:47
Date
27 Mar 2009
Location
Bellahouston Sport Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
25–2
Opponent
Yakubu Amidu
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (12), 2:57
Date
14 Nov 2008
Location
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Notes
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
24–2
Opponent
Osumanu Akaba
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
26 Sep 2008
Location
York Hall, London, England
Notes
Won vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
23–2
Opponent
Gheorghe Ghiompirica
Type
PTS
Round, time
10
Date
17 May 2008
Location
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
22–2
Opponent
Billy Smith
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
22 Mar 2008
Location
International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
21–2
Opponent
Silence Saheed
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (6), 2:45
Date
22 Feb 2008
Location
Dalziel Park Hotel, Motherwell, Scotland
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
20–2
Opponent
Billy Smith
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
15 Dec 2007
Location
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
19–2
Opponent
Youssef Al Hamidi
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
3 Nov 2007
Location
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
18–2
Opponent
Ben Odamattey
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
26 Oct 2007
Location
SeeWoo Restaurant, Glasgow, Scotland
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
17–2
Opponent
Frederic Bonifai
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (8), 2:45
Date
13 Oct 2007
Location
York Hall, London, England
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
16–2
Opponent
Ernie Smith
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
15 Sep 2007
Location
Linwood Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland
17
17
No.
17
Result
Loss
Record
15–2
Opponent
Carl Johanneson
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
9 Feb 2007
Location
Town Hall, Leeds, England
Notes
For British super-featherweight title
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
15–1
Opponent
Wladimir Borov
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
4 Nov 2006
Location
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
14–1
Opponent
Adolphe Avadja
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (8), 2:14
Date
1 Apr 2006
Location
York Hall, London, England
14
14
No.
14
Result
Loss
Record
13–1
Opponent
Alex Arthur
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
18 Feb 2006
Location
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
Notes
For European, British, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Alan Temple
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
23 Jul 2005
Location
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Haider Ali
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
17 Jun 2005
Location
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Buster Dennis
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
8 Apr 2005
Location
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Graham Earl
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
25 Feb 2005
Location
Wembley Conference Centre, London, England
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Colin Bain
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
12 Dec 2004
Location
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Jeff Thomas
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
29 Oct 2004
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Daniel Thorpe
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
8 Oct 2004
Location
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Nono Junior
Type
PTS
Round, time
8
Date
8 Dec 2002
Location
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Neil Murray
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4), 0:36
Date
19 Oct 2002
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Ernie Smith
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
6 Sep 2002
Location
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Gary Harrison
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:30
Date
8 Jun 2002
Location
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Peter Allen
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
15 Mar 2002
Location
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Woody Greenaway
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
20 Oct 2001
Location
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
54
Win
45–8–1
Willie Limond
TKO
8 (12), 3:00
1 Sep 2023
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
53
Win
44–8–1
Emiliano Dominguez
UD
10
18 Dec 2021
Rainton Meadows Arena, Newcastle, England
52
Loss
43–8–1
Lee Selby
MD
12
26 Oct 2019
The O2 Arena, London, England
51
Win
43–7–1
Scott Cardle
TKO
3 (10), 2:06
10 Nov 2018
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
50
Win
42–7–1
Ivan Njegac
RTD
4 (6), 3:00
16 Jun 2018
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
49
Loss
41–7–1
Anthony Crolla
UD
12
7 Oct 2017
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
48
Loss
41–6–1
Julius Indongo
UD
12
15 Apr 2017
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Lost WBA light-welterweight title;For IBF and IBO light-welterweight titles
47
Win
41–5–1
Kiryl Relikh
UD
12
7 Oct 2016
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBA light-welterweight title
46
Win
40–5–1
Michele di Rocco
TKO
8 (12), 1:57
28 May 2016
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Won vacant WBA light-welterweight title
45
Win
39–5–1
Josh King
KO
11 (12), 0:54
7 Nov 2015
Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
Won vacant WBO International lightweight title
44
Win
38–5–1
Prince Ofotsu
TKO
5 (8), 1:43
1 Aug 2015
Craven Park, Hull, England
43
Loss
37–5–1
Omar Figueroa Jr.
UD
12
9 May 2015
State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, US
42
Win
37–4–1
Alexandre Lepelley
PTS
8
4 Oct 2014
First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
41
Loss
36–4–1
Dejan Zlatičanin
SD
12
27 Jun 2014
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
For vacant WBC International lightweight title
40
Loss
36–3–1
Terence Crawford
UD
12
1 Mar 2014
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Lost WBO lightweight title
39
Draw
36–2–1
Ray Beltrán
SD
12
7 Sep 2013
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO lightweight title
38
Win
36–2
Jose Gonzalez
RTD
9 (12), 3:00
11 May 2013
Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO lightweight title
37
Win
35–2
Kevin Mitchell
TKO
4 (12), 2:59
22 Sep 2012
Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO lightweight title
36
Win
34–2
Paulus Moses
UD
12
10 Mar 2012
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO lightweight title
35
Win
33–2
Michael Katsidis
UD
12
5 Nov 2011
Wembley Arena, London, England
Won WBO interim lightweight title
34
Win
32–2
Nicky Cook
TKO
1 (12), 1:33
16 Jul 2011
Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
33
Win
31–2
Joseph Laryea
RTD
7 (12), 3:00
12 Mar 2011
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
32
Win
30–2
Andreas Evensen
UD
12
4 Dec 2010
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained WBO super-featherweight title
31
Win
29–2
Román Martínez
UD
12
4 Sep 2010
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Won WBO super-featherweight title
30
Win
28–2
Youssef Al Hamidi
PTS
8
15 May 2010
Boleyn Ground, London, England
29
Win
27–2
Kevin O'Hara
UD
12
19 Jun 2009
Bellahouston Sport Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
28
Win
26–2
Michael Gomez
TKO
7 (12), 0:47
27 Mar 2009
Bellahouston Sport Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
27
Win
25–2
Yakubu Amidu
TKO
7 (12), 2:57
14 Nov 2008
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Retained Commonwealth super-featherweight title
26
Win
24–2
Osumanu Akaba
UD
12
26 Sep 2008
York Hall, London, England
Won vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title
25
Win
23–2
Gheorghe Ghiompirica
PTS
10
17 May 2008
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
24
Win
22–2
Billy Smith
PTS
4
22 Mar 2008
International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
23
Win
21–2
Silence Saheed
TKO
3 (6), 2:45
22 Feb 2008
Dalziel Park Hotel, Motherwell, Scotland
22
Win
20–2
Billy Smith
PTS
6
15 Dec 2007
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
21
Win
19–2
Youssef Al Hamidi
PTS
6
3 Nov 2007
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
20
Win
18–2
Ben Odamattey
PTS
8
26 Oct 2007
SeeWoo Restaurant, Glasgow, Scotland
19
Win
17–2
Frederic Bonifai
TKO
5 (8), 2:45
13 Oct 2007
York Hall, London, England
18
Win
16–2
Ernie Smith
PTS
6
15 Sep 2007
Linwood Leisure Centre, Paisley, Scotland
17
Loss
15–2
Carl Johanneson
UD
12
9 Feb 2007
Town Hall, Leeds, England
For British super-featherweight title
16
Win
15–1
Wladimir Borov
PTS
8
4 Nov 2006
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
15
Win
14–1
Adolphe Avadja
TKO
5 (8), 2:14
1 Apr 2006
York Hall, London, England
14
Loss
13–1
Alex Arthur
UD
12
18 Feb 2006
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
For European, British, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles
13
Win
13–0
Alan Temple
PTS
4
23 Jul 2005
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
12
Win
12–0
Haider Ali
PTS
8
17 Jun 2005
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
11
Win
11–0
Buster Dennis
PTS
6
8 Apr 2005
Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Win
10–0
Graham Earl
PTS
8
25 Feb 2005
Wembley Conference Centre, London, England
9
Win
9–0
Colin Bain
PTS
6
12 Dec 2004
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
8
Win
8–0
Jeff Thomas
PTS
4
29 Oct 2004
Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
7
Win
7–0
Daniel Thorpe
PTS
6
8 Oct 2004
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
6
Win
6–0
Nono Junior
PTS
8
8 Dec 2002
Thistle Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
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Commonwealthsuper-featherweight champion 26 September 2008 – October 2010Vacated
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VacantTitle last held byDiego Magdaleno
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WBO Internationallightweight champion 7 November 2015 – March 2016Vacated
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WBO super-featherweight champion 4 September 2010 – 13 September 2011Vacated
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VacantTitle next held byAdrien Broner
VacantTitle last held byRobert Guerrero
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WBO lightweight championInterim title 5 November 2011 – 26 January 2012Promoted
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Preceded byJuan Manuel Márquezvacated
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WBO lightweight champion 26 January 2012 – 1 March 2014
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VacantTitle last held byAdrien Broner
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WBA super-lightweight champion 28 May 2016 – 15 April 2017
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Commonwealthsuper-featherweight champion 26 September 2008 – October 2010Vacated
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WBO Internationallightweight champion 7 November 2015 – March 2016Vacated
VacantTitle next held byIsa Chaniev
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Preceded byRomán Martínez
WBO super-featherweight champion 4 September 2010 – 13 September 2011Vacated
VacantTitle next held byAdrien Broner
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Succeeded byTerence Crawford
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Succeeded byJulius Indongoas Unified champion

References

  1. Daily Mirror
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/ricky-burns-is-a-credit-to-boxing---757177
  2. "Ricky Burns is British boxings best role model"
    http://www.fansshare.com/news/ricky-burns-is-british-boxings-best-role-model/
  3. "Ricky Burns: 'When We Trade, I Guarantee I'll Not Be The One Backing Off First!'"
    http://www.frankwarren.com/news/interviews/ricky-burns-when-we-trade-i-guarantee-i-ll-not-be-the-one-backing-off-first.html
  4. "Ricky Hatton pays tribute to "top-drawer" Ricky Burns"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/20432617
  5. Scottish Boxing | Burns beats British Lightweight Champion at Wembley Archived 13 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
    http://www.scottishboxing.co.uk/archives/000280.html
  6. "Arthur beats Burns in bruising title defence"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/4720810.stm
  7. "Brave Burns loses on points to Johanneson"
    http://www.scottishboxing.co.uk/?p=733
  8. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
    http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/coatbridge-airdrie-sport/lanarkshire-boxing/2007/05/24/ricky-bids-sad-farewell-to-the-barn-club-65864-19191620/
  9. "Airdrie & Coatbridge Observer | Burns too hot for Romanian"
    http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/coatbridge-airdrie-sport/lanarkshire-boxing/2008/05/22/burns-too-hot-for-romanian-in-masters-bout-65864-20949572/
  10. Daily Record
    http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/boxing-news/2008/08/05/alex-arthur-ready-to-cook-up-a-storm-with-ricky-burns-sparring-86908-20684916/
  11. "Burns claims Commonwealth Crown"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7639201.stm
  12. "Burns : there is only one fight I want at the moment"
    http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=17421&more=1
  13. "Burns hunts down the Yak"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20081217162521/http://www.britishboxing.net/news_4024-Burns-hunts-down-the-Yak.html
  14. "Burns retains title against Gomez"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7967839.stm
  15. "Burns overcomes O'Hara in Glasgow"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8110528.stm
  16. "Ricky Burns awaits title destiny"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8720899.stm
  17. "Airdie and Coatbridge Advertiser | Burns clinches Upton Park win"
    http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/coatbridge-airdrie-sport/lanarkshire-boxing/2010/05/19/ricky-burns-clinches-upton-park-win-65864-26470041/
  18. "Ricky Burns secures title bout with Roman Martinez"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8758847.stm
  19. "Roman Martinez professional record"
    http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=93555&cat=boxer
  20. "Ricky Burns beats Martinez in Glasgow"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/8955013.stm
  21. The Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/7982854/Ricky-Burns-shows-true-courage-to-become-Scotlands-12th-world-champion.html
  22. "Ricky Burns defeats Andreas Evensen to retain WBO crown"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/9256392.stm
  23. "Super featherweight Ricky Burns retains WBO title"
    https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/9423397.stm
  24. "Ricky Burns set to defend WBO title against Cook"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/13553979
  25. "Ricky Burns stops Nicky Cook in first round the retain WBO title"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/14175359
  26. "Burns ready for toughest fight with Katsidis"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/15128594
  27. "Adrien Broner Blasts Ricky Burns"
    http://www.boxingscene.com/adrien-broner-blasts-ricky-burns-hank-lundy-perez--44495
  28. "Ricky Burns beats Michael Katsidis to win Lightweight title"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/15609565
  29. "Ricky Burns beats Paulus Moses to retain WBO lightweight title"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/17329074
  30. Ricky Burns vs Paulus Moses【Full Fight】
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211214001906/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFeKxmFEMEo
  31. "Ricky Burns stops Kevin Mitchell to retain world lightweight title"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/19679799
  32. Bad Left Hook
    http://www.badlefthook.com/2012/9/22/3374474/burns-vs-mitchell-results-tko-fourth-round-glasgow-secc-wbo-lightweight-british-boxing-news
  33. "Ricky Burns faces Liam Walsh before bout with Adrien Broner"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/20041727
  34. "Liam Walsh out of Ricky Burns title fight after car crash"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/20368295
  35. "Ricky Burns to defend lightweight title against Jose Ocampo"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/20541530
  36. Daily Record
    http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/boxing/ricky-burns-lightweight-world-title-1485457
  37. "Ricky Burns decides against exhibition bout to replace title defence"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/20677692
  38. Sky Sports
    http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/8386355/Ricky-Burns-WBO-title-defence-postponed-again
  39. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/mar/04/ricky-burns-miguel-vazquez-warren-groves
  40. "World lightweight champion Ricky Burns splits with promoter Warren"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/21703887
  41. "http://www.scotsman.com/sport/boxing/ricky-burns-and-frank-warren-part-company-1-2823537
    http://www.scotsman.com/sport/boxing/ricky-burns-and-frank-warren-part-company-1-2823537
  42. "Matchroom Boxing : Ricky Burns signs with Matchroom Boxing"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130315030036/http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/ricky_burns_signs_with_matchroom_boxing.htm
  43. "Ricky Burns signs with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/21746310
  44. "Ricky Burns beats Jose Gonzalez to retain world title"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/22498775
  45. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/may/12/ricky-burns-jose-gonzalez
  46. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/sep/08/ricky-burns-raymundo-beltran-wbo-lightweight
  47. "Beltran Drops, Busts Jaw of Ricky Burns, But Gets Draw – Boxing News"
    http://www.boxingscene.com/beltran-drops-busts-jaw-ricky-burns-gets-draw--69387
  48. "Burns vs Beltran results: Raymundo Beltran robbed of title win in controversial draw"
    http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/9/7/4705576/burns-vs-beltran-results-raymundo-beltran-robbed-of-title-win-in
  49. Bad Left Hook
    http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/12/9/5191348/ricky-burns-vs-terence-crawford-set-for-february-purse-bid-called-off
  50. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/26404046
  51. Sky Sports
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9192560/terence-crawford-takes-wbo-title-from-ricky-burns-with-big-points-win-in-glasgow
  52. Evening Times
    http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13269345.__500k___and_Ricky_is_entitled_to_every_penny__says_Barry/
  53. "Matchroom Boxing : Tickets on sale now for Glasgow show on June 27"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225216/http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/tickets_on_sale_now_for_glasgow.htm
  54. "Dejan Zlaticanin beats Ricky Burns to win WBC International lightweight title in Glasgow"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9364417/dejan-zlaticanin-beats-ricky-burns-to-win-wbc-international-lightweight-title
  55. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/oct/05/ricky-burns-defeats-alexandre-lepelley-light-welterweight-debut
  56. "Former world champion Ricky Burns to face Omar Figueroa in May, live on Sky Sports"
    http://www1.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/9720352/former-world-champion-ricky-burns-to-face-omar-figueroa-in-may-live-on-sky-sports
  57. "Burns to make United States bow against Figueroa"
    http://en.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/404013.html
  58. "Unbeaten Figueroa unanimously outpoints Burns"
    http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/12856906/undefeated-omar-figueroa-unanimously-outpoints-ricky-burns
  59. "Ricky Burns loses to Omar Figueroa by unanimous decision"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/32678821
  60. "Ricky Burns will fight for a third world title against Michele di Rossi"
    http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/boxing/scots-boxing-hero-ricky-burns-7494869#cBWAVvljj3peIUjT.97
  61. "Burns becomes 3-weight world champion"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10297845/ricky-burns-beats-michele-di-rocco-to-win-the-wba-super-lightweight-title
  62. "Burns ordered to defend against Relikh"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10330500/ricky-burns-must-defend-his-wba-world-title-against-kiryl-relikh
  63. "Ricky Burns to make first defence against Kiryl Relikh"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10552818/ricky-burns-to-make-first-defence-against-kiryl-relikh
  64. "Burns vs Relikh: Ricky Burns beats Kiryl Relikh to hold on to WBA world title"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10609264/burns-vs-relikh-ricky-burns-beats-kiryl-relikh-to-hold-on-to-wba-world-title
  65. "Ricky Hatton says the scoring was 'shocking' as Kyril Relikh lost to Ricky Burns"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10609316/hatton-scoring-was-shocking
  66. "Ricky Burns can set up Adrien Broner fight by beating Kiryl Relikh"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10599193/ricky-burns-can-set-up-adrien-broner-fight-by-beating-kiryl-relikh
  67. "Ricky Burns and Adrien Broner in line to face each other in Las Vegas this December"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10609310/ricky-burns-and-adrien-broner-in-line-to-face-each-other-in-las-vegas-this-december
  68. Boxing News
    http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/burns-vs-indongo-unification-clash-385071
  69. "Ricky Burns vs. Julius Indongo in the works"
    https://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/12/ricky-burns-vs-julius-indongo-works/
  70. "Roach says Burns or Horn possible for Pacquiao's April fight"
    https://www.boxingnews24.com/2017/01/roach-says-burns-horn-possible-pacquiaos-april-fight/
  71. "Ricky Burns could have unification fight with Julius Indongo in Glasgow, says Alex Morrison"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10722809/ricky-burns-could-have-unification-fight-with-julius-indongo-in-glasgow-says-alex-morrison
  72. "Ricky Burns lands Hydro unification fight against Namibian"
    http://www.scotsman.com/sport/boxing/ricky-burns-lands-hydro-unification-fight-against-namibian-1-4334675
  73. "Ricky Burns-Julius Indongo 140-pound unification bout is set"
    http://www.ringtv.com/480028-ricky-burns-julius-indongo-will-unify-april-15/
  74. "Ricky Burns, Julius Indongo in junior welterweight unification bout"
    http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18450262/ricky-burns-julius-indongo-fight-junior-welterweight-unification-bout
  75. "Ricky Burns to face Julius Indongo in Glasgow live on Sky Sports"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10724899/ricky-burns-to-face-julius-indongo-in-glasgow-live-on-sky-sports
  76. The Ring
    http://www.ringtv.com/489211-ricky-burns-set-scotlands-first-ever-unification-fight/
  77. "Ricky Burns loses WBA super-lightweight belt to Julius Indongo in Glasgow"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39611722
  78. "Ricky Burns has no answers for Indongo"
    http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19167327/aggessive-julis-indongo-dominates-ricky-burns-unify-wba-ibf-super-lightweight-titles
  79. STV Sport
    https://stv.tv/sport/more/1393034-ricky-burns-set-to-take-on-crolla-in-all-british-bout/
  80. "Ricky Burns welcomes offer of fight with Anthony Crolla"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/10945955/ricky-burns-welcomes-offer-of-fight-with-anthony-crolla
  81. "Josh Taylor wants 'massive' fight with fellow Scot Ricky Burns"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40548761
  82. "Anthony Crolla says a fight with Ricky Burns could bring about retirement for loser"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10953003/anthony-crolla-says-a-fight-with-ricky-burns-could-bring-about-retirement-for-loser
  83. boxingscene.com
    http://www.boxingscene.com/crolla-ricky-burns-bout-spell-retirement-loser--118682
  84. "Anthony Crolla faces Ricky Burns in a British battle in Manchester live on Sky Sports"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10977797/anthony-crolla-faces-ricky-burns-in-a-british-battle-in-manchester-live-on-sky-sports
  85. boxingscene.com
    http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-crolla-vs-ricky-burns-finalized-october-7--119259
  86. "Former titleholders Crolla, Burns to fight 7 Oct"
    http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20271568/former-world-titleholders-anthony-crolla-ricky-burns-meet-lightweight-fight
  87. "Anthony Crolla beats Ricky Burns on points in Manchester"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41540007
  88. boxingscene.com
    http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-crolla-decisions-ricky-burns-results--121199
  89. "Crolla vs Burns: Anthony Crolla outpoints Ricky Burns in Manchester"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11071928/crolla-vs-burns-anthony-crolla-outpoints-ricky-burns-in-manchester
  90. "Crolla defeats Burns by unanimous decision"
    http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/20948486/anthony-crolla-defeats-ricky-burns-unanimous-decision-lightweight-bout-manchester
  91. BoxingScene.com
    https://www.boxingscene.com/ricky-burns-return-on-june-16th-newcastle--128515
  92. BoxingScene.com
    https://www.boxingscene.com/ricky-burns-returns-stops-croatian-foe-50th-fight--129172
  93. "George vs Kelly: Ricky Burns reaches 50 fights with Newcastle win"
    http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11407056/george-vs-kelly-ricky-burns-reaches-50-fights-with-newcastle-win
  94. TOPCLASSBOXING
    https://topclassboxing.co.uk/2018/11/03/burns-vs-cardle-lands-on-usyk-bellew-undercard/
  95. "Usyk vs Bellew: Ricky Burns to fight Scott Cardle on November 10"
    https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11543499/usyk-vs-bellew-ricky-burns-to-fight-scott-cardle-on-november-10
  96. BoxingScene.com
    https://www.boxingscene.com/ricky-burns-stops-scott-cardle-three-results--133595
  97. "Boxing: Lee Selby defeats Ricky Burns at O2 Arena"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/50197116
  98. "Lee Selby Edges Ricky Burns By Majority Decision in Close Fight"
    https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/lee-selby-edges-ricky-burns-by-majority-decision-results
  99. "Boxing legend Ricky Burns delighted with comeback win but wants improvement"
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/boxing-legend-ricky-burns-delighted-25751503
  100. "Ricky Burns defeats retiring Willie Limond after stoppage"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/66688776
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