Ricky Burns
Born: April 13, 1983 (age 41)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Bellshill, Scotland
Nationality: 
Scottish
Scottish 
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Sports Mole has 85 articles about Ricky Burns. Articles 1 to 40:
Seven Scottish athletes who conquered the world in the 2010s
From Sirs Andy Murray and Chris Sir Chris Hoy to boxers Ricky Burns and Josh Taylor, Scotland enjoyed some great sporting successes during the decade.
Dec 31, 08:00
Anthony Crolla beats Ricky Burns on points in Manchester
Anthony Crolla edges out domestic rival Ricky Burns by unanimous decision in Saturday's lightweight bout in Manchester.
Oct 8, 10:16
Ricky Burns: 'Julius Indongo was so awkward'
Ricky Burns says that he found Julius Indongo "so awkward" after losing his WBA super-lightweight belt to the IBF title holder in Glasgow.
Apr 16, 10:11
Ricky Burns loses WBA super-lightweight belt to Julius Indongo
Scotland's Ricky Burns fails to unify the super-lightweight division as his WBA title is taken by IBF and IBO champion Julius Indongo in Glasgow.
Apr 16, 09:54
Ricky Burns: 'Julius Indongo will be tricky'
WBA super-lightweight champion Ricky Burns says that IBF title holder Julius Indongo will be "tricky" to deal with when they meet in Glasgow on Saturday night.
Apr 15, 13:29
Josh Kelly turns pro, joins Matchroom Boxing
Team GB's Olympic boxer Josh Kelly turns pro and joins Matchroom Boxing.
Feb 8, 14:50
Ricky Burns in line for unification clash
WBA super-lightweight champion Ricky Burns is likely to face IBF title holder Julius Indongo in his next fight, according to his manager Alex Morrison.
Jan 9, 17:08
Ricky Burns beats Kiryl Relikh on points to retain WBA super-lightweight title
Ricky Burns makes the first successful defence of his WBA super-lightweight world title with a unanimous points victory over Kiryl Relikh in Glasgow.
Oct 8, 09:39
Ricky Burns seeking more success after historic title win
Ricky Burns says that he is already looking at more "big fights" for the future after claiming a dominant WBA world super-lightweight victory over Michel Di Rocco.
May 29, 09:44
Luke Campbell: 'I'm levels above Tommy Coyle'
Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell admits that he is looking to prove he is 'levels above' Tommy Coyle when they face each other at Craven Park on Saturday night.
Jul 31, 15:33
Preview: Luke Campbell vs. Tommy Coyle
Sports Mole previews the Hull showdown between lightweight duo Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle, which takes place at Craven Park on Saturday night.
Jul 31, 10:20
Ricky Burns to return to lightweight division
Former world champion Ricky Burns admits that he is targeting a huge domestic fight in the lightweight division after opting against remaining at a higher weight class.
Jul 28, 19:59
Preview: Kevin Mitchell, Lee Selby, Anthony Joshua
Sports Mole previews the matches involving Kevin Mitchell, Lee Selby and Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.
May 28, 11:57
Ricky Burns falls to defeat against Omar Figueroa
Ricky Burns loses his welterweight clash against Omar Figueroa in Texas on a unanimous points decision.
May 10, 05:48
Ricky Burns aiming to impress United States fans
Former world lightweight champion Ricky Burns admits that he is hoping to impress on his debut in the United States when he faces Omar Figueroa in Texas on Saturday night.
May 9, 09:42
Preview: Ricky Burns, Jamie McDonnell, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith
Sports Mole takes a look at the matches involving British fighters in Texas and Birmingham on Saturday night.
May 7, 13:32
Ricky Burns likely to face Omar Figueroa
Promoter Eddie Hearn reveals that Ricky Burns is likely to make his Stateside debut against Omar Figueroa in Las Vegas.
Feb 11, 00:26
Kevin Mitchell impresses in win over Daniel Estrada
British lightweight Kevin Mitchell edges closer to a second shot at a world title with a stoppage win over Daniel Estrada.
Feb 1, 10:41
Kevin Mitchell: 'I must beat Daniel Estrada'
British lightweight Kevin Mitchell believes that his fight with Daniel Estrada is his last shot at earning another chance to compete for a world title.
Jan 31, 14:47
Burns returns with points win over Lepelley
Ricky Burns beats Alexandre Lepelley on points, but fails to shine in his first fight since stepping up to light welterweight.
Oct 4, 23:08
Preview: Josh Warrington, Ricky Burns, Callum Smith fight in Leeds
Sports Mole previews Matchroom Sport's Battle Lines event which takes place in Leeds on Saturday evening.
Oct 2, 11:09
Ricky Burns to take on Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez
Scottish boxer Ricky Burns will face Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez in Leeds next month as he looks to get back to winning ways in the ring.
Sep 18, 14:59
Eddie Hearn: 'Ricky Burns to move to light-welterweight'
Promoter Eddie Hearn reveals that Ricky Burns will compete in a 10-round fight at light-welterweight when he returns to the ring later this year.
Jul 5, 10:49
Ricky Burns suffers demoralising defeat to Dejan Zlaticanin
British lightweight Ricky Burns's career is in tatters after losing on points to Montenegrin fighter Dejan Zlaticanin in Glasgow.
Jun 28, 09:08
Preview: Burns, Woodhouse, Simmons fight in Glasgow
Sports Mole previews Matchroom Sport's He Who Dares bill, which takes place in Glasgow on Friday evening.
Jun 26, 12:46
Ricky Burns: 'I won't move to light-welterweight'
British lightweight Ricky Burns insists that he has no plans to move up a weight division to light-welterweight anytime in the near future.
Jun 25, 06:16
Ricky Burns: 'I must earn world title shot'
British lightweight Ricky Burns reveals that he wants to earn another opportunity to fight for the world title before the end of 2014.
Jun 11, 07:15
Ricky Burns to return in June against Dejan Zlaticanin
Former lightweight world champion Ricky Burns will face Dejan Zlaticanin for the WBC international title in Glasgow on June 27.
May 7, 12:39
Curtis Woodhouse to face Willie Limond for Commonwealth title
British light-welterweight champion Curtis Woodhouse will face Willie Limond for the Commonwealth belt in Glasgow on June 27.
Apr 25, 12:39
Preview: Tony Bellew, Kell Brook and Kevin Mitchell fight at Echo Arena
Sports Mole previews Matchroom Sport's show at Liverpool's Echo Arena, which is headlined by Tony Bellew's cruiserweight debut against Valery Brudov.
Mar 13, 11:08
Kevin Mitchell in talks to face Miguel Vasquez
Promoter Eddie Hearn reveals that he is attempting to earn Kevin Mitchell a world title opportunity against IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vasquez.
Mar 12, 08:44
Ricky Burns loses to Terence Crawford
Ricky Burns suffers a defeat against Terence Crawford and loses his WBO world lightweight title.
Mar 2, 02:27
Ricky Burns tells Terence Crawford to "shut up"
Ricky Burns tells Terence Crawford to "shut up" at their weigh-in ahead of tonight's world title fight.
Mar 1, 07:41
Ricky Burns: 'I'm ready for Terence Crawford fight'
WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns insists that he will be ready to hand American Terence Crawford his first professional defeat on Saturday night.
Feb 27, 13:36
Can Ricky Burns overcome Terence Crawford test?
Sports Mole assesses whether Ricky Burns can overcome the toughest test of his career when he faces Terence Crawford in Glasgow on Saturday night.
Feb 27, 11:57
Anthony Crolla withdraws from Glasgow bout
British lightweight Anthony Crolla withdraws from his fight with John Simpson on March 1 in Glasgow after suffering a cut in training.
Feb 15, 06:16
Eddie Hearn confirms Ricky Burns, Terence Crawford February bout
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirms that Ricky Burns will take on unbeaten American Terence Crawford in Glasgow in February.
Dec 9, 11:37
Raymundo Beltran not interested in fighting Ricky Burns
Raymundo Beltran claims that he is no longer interested in fighting Ricky Burns and will only return to the UK if the money is good.
Oct 26, 12:29
Ricky Burns could face Raymundo Beltran in February
WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns could make his return from a broken jaw in a rematch with Raymundo Beltran in February.
Oct 26, 08:26
Ricky Burns: 'Sparring will be key to boxing return'
WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns admits that he needs to come through sparring sessions before making his return from a broken jaw.
Oct 10, 12:18
