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Next fight of Ricky Burns is not determined yet.
On September 7 in Glasgow there will be an elimination bout for the title of the official challenger for the WBA lightweight title between two former world champions in three weight categories - Ricky Burns (43-7-1, 16 KOs) and Jorge Linares (45-5, 28 KOs).
Ex-world champions Englishman Anthony Crolla (31-6-3, 13 KOs) and Scotsman Ricky Burns (41-6-1, 14 KOs) will hold a match on October 7 in Manchester, the hometown of Anthony, in the lightweight division. Both Crolla and Burns lost their last fights, and a loss in the upcoming meeting could mean the end of the title prospects in their future.
Purse bids for a pair of mandatory world title fights have been scheduled for April 27 at IBF headquarters in Springfield, New Jersey. Unless the sides make deals, there will be an auction for promotional rights for the fight between junior welterweight titlist Julius Indongo (22-0, 11 KOs), of Namibia, who unified two belts by easily outpointing Ricky Burns on Saturday, and Kazakhstan's Sergiy Lipinets (12-0, 10 KOs).
In a huge super lightweight unification clash, IBF champion Julius Indongo (22-1, 11 KOs) claimed the belt of WBA champion Ricky Burns (41-6-1, 14 KOs) with a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. After a slow start, Indongo’s power started paying dividends as he broke Burns down. Burns tried to rally late, but still he had to be wary of Indongo’s power. Burns down in round twelve, ruled a slip. Scores were 120-108, 118-110, 116-112.
In a huge super lightweight unification clash, IBF champion Julius Indongo (22-1, 11 KOs) claimed the belt of WBA champion Ricky Burns (41-6-1, 14 KOs) with a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. After a slow start, Indongo’s power started paying dividends as he broke Burns down. Burns tried to rally late, but still he had to be wary of Indongo’s power. Burns down in round twelve, ruled a slip. Scores were 120-108, 118-110, 116-112.
Ricky Burns's record currently stands at 40 wins, 8 loses and 1 draw.
Ricky Burns's last fight took place against Lee Selby on Oct. 26, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. He lost by MD in the 12 round. That fight was 5 months and 24 days ago.
Burns's last 3 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 10 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Burns was born in United Kingdom.
The Ricky Burns is currently 41 years old. He was born on April 13, 1983, so he will turn 42 in 11 months and 25 days.
Ricky Burns made his professional debut in October 2001, so he has been a pro for 22 years.
Burns is 5' 8" (5 Foot and 8 inch) which is 175 cm (1 meter and 75 centimeters).
His reach is 69 inches (69") which is 175 cm (1 meter and 75 centimeters).
Burns fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
Ricky Burns doesn't currently have a fight scheduled
