By Scott Gilfoid: I have to say I was very impressed with the performance by former WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison (26-2-2, 15 KO’s) in him beating Gyrogy Mizsei Jr. by a 4th round TKO last Friday night in Glascow.
Kevin Mitchell
Warren sees Burns-Mitchell fight as a potential classic
Ricky Burns showing good form in holding onto the arm of Paulus Moses to keep him from fighting By Scott Gilfoid: Promoter Frank Warren is really excited about the fight he put together between WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) and Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s) on September 22nd in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Warren believes that this fight can become a classic.
Ricky Burns vs. Kevin Mitchell is a great match up
By Mark Havey: WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (32-2, KO’s 9) is set to face the tough Kevin Mitchell (33-1, KO’s 24). I have been hoping this fight would be made. It should be a brilliant fight, maybe even a classic.
Burns-Mitchell: A fight two years too late
By Scott Gilfoid: The British boxing fans are really working up a lather at the mouth about today’s announcement about a September 22nd fight between WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) and Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s) in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. I don’t see what’s so special about this fight other than it being two years too late.
Haye-Chisora, Povetkin-Rahman, Burns-Mitchell possible for July 14th
By William Mackay: According to news from Dan Rafael, a possible card could take place on July 14th in London featuring former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye taking on Dereck Chisora, with WBA World heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin defending his title against Hasim Rahman, and WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns facing Kevin Mitchell.
Burns vs. Mitchell could be a domestic classic if it happens
By Dallan O’ Donnell: This summer we could be set for a British domestic world title fight for the ages. WBO champion Ricky Burns is rumored to be possibly be taking on Kevin Mitchell for the Scots world title. The fight would generate huge interest from the British boxing public so it makes sense to make the fight happen sooner rather than later.
Rees could be the next option for Burns if Mitchell fight can’t be made
By Sean McDaniel If WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns’ promoter is unable to put together a fight this summer because Burns and #1 WBO Kevin Mitchell, then #14 WBO contender Gavin Rees (36-1-1, 17 KO’s) is a possible back-up plan for Burns.
Warren hoping he can make Burns vs. Mitchell fight for the summer
By William Mackay: Promoter Frank Warren is hoping he can get #1 WBO lightweight contender Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s) for the next opponent for WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) in an fight that could take place in the summer in July. However, Warren isn’t sure if he can make the fight according to the BBC.
Burns likely to defend WBO strap against Kevin Mitchell next
By William Mackay: WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) did what he had to do to beat former WBA lightweight champion Paulus Moses last Saturday night by a 12 round unanimous decision at the Braehead Arena, Glasgow, in Scotland, United Kingdom. Burns, 28, will now move forward to his mouth-watering fight against Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s) in a fight that is being talked about taking place in an outdoor arena possibly in Scotland.
Burns likely to fight Kevin Mitchell next
By Sean McDaniel: Earlier tonight, WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) easily took care of business by beating #4 WBO challenger Paulus Moses (28-2, 19 KO’s) beating him by a 12 lopsided rounds to win a 12 round unanimous decision at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The win was decisive and impressive enough for the 28-year-old Burns to move forward to his next bout in the summer against #1 WBO contender and former British super featherweight and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight champion Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s).