Burns: People think I’m just an opponent for Figueroa

Omar Figueroa and Ricky BurnsBy Scott Gilfoid: Scotland native Ricky Burns (37-4-1, 11 KOs) is all bent out of shape that he’s seen as the sacrificial lamb for Saturday’s fight against former WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa (24-0-1, 18 KOs) in their fight at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas, USA.

The 32-year-old Burns wants fans to know that he’s coming to beat the 25-year-old Figueroa on Saturday and pull off a big upset. Burns has lost two out of his last three fights, and looked awful in every sense of the word. Just how he plans on beating a talent like Figueroa is anyone’s guess.

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Ricky Burns faces tough test against Omar Figueroa on May 9th in Texas

burns8oBy Scott Gilfoid: In what has to be seen as a last ditch effort to try and revive his career, former two division world champion Ricky Burns (37-4-1, 11 KOs) will be back in the ring in the next two months to face former WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa Jr (24-0-1, 18 KOs) on May 9th in a fight that will be taking place at a still to be determined venue in Texas in the United States.

The fight will be televised on CBS as part of the Premier Boxing Champions series. Obviously there won’t be any titles on the line, as Burns has lost two out of his last three fights, and Figueroa has been declared WBC Champion in Recess for his WBC lightweight title by the World Boxing Council.

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Ricky Burns vs. Omar Figueroa on May 9th in San Antonio, Texas

burns5635By Scott Gilfoid: In a battle for former champions, Ricky Burns (37-4-1, 11 KOs) will be facing former WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa (24-0-1, 18 KOs) on May 9th in San Antonio, Texas. There won’t be any world titles on the line, as both guys are out of the loop for the time being.

Figueroa is the WBC lightweight Champion in Recess after he suffered an injury in his recent life and death struggle against Daniel Estrada last August. Figueroa got the victory in stopping Estrada in the 9th, but Figueroa suffered a really bad cut over his left eye in the fight.

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