Best fights of Ricky Burns
Over 22 years as a professional, Ricky Burns has compiled a 45-8-1 (17) record, including 21 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ricky Burns defeats Michael Katsidis
On November 5, 2011 Ricky Burns fought Michael Katsidis for the vacant WBO interim lightweight title. Burns was 28 years old with a record of 32-2, and Katsidis was 31 with a record of 28-4. Burns was on a 17-fight winning streak and Katsidis was coming off a win. Burns won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Ricky Burns KOs Kevin Mitchell
On September 22, 2012 Ricky Burns defended his WBO lightweight title against Kevin Mitchell. Burns was 29 years old with a record of 34-2, and Mitchell was 27 with a record of 33-1. Burns was on a 19-fight winning streak and Mitchell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Kevin Mitchell via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Ricky Burns defeats Kiryl Relikh
On October 7, 2016 Ricky Burns defended his WBA super lightweight title against Kiryl Relikh. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 40-5-1, and Relikh was 26 with a record of 21-0. Burns was on a 3-fight winning streak and Relikh was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Burns won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Ricky Burns defeats Paulus Moses
On March 10, 2012 Ricky Burns defended his WBO lightweight title against Paulus Moses. Burns was 28 years old with a record of 33-2, and Moses was 33 with a record of 28-1. Burns was on a 18-fight winning streak and Moses was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burns won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Ricky Burns defeats Román Martínez
On September 4, 2010 Ricky Burns fought Román Martínez for the WBO super featherweight title. Burns was 27 years old with a record of 28-2, and Martínez was 27 with a record of 24-0-1. Burns was on a 13-fight winning streak and Martínez was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Burns won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
6. Ricky Burns KOs Michele di Rocco
On May 28, 2016 Ricky Burns fought Michele di Rocco for the vacant WBA super lightweight title. Burns was 33 years old with a record of 39-5-1, and Rocco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burns was on a 2-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Michele di Rocco via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ricky Burns KOs Nicky Cook
On July 16, 2011 Ricky Burns defended his WBO super featherweight title against Nicky Cook. Burns was 28 years old with a record of 31-2, and Cook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burns was on a 16-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Nicky Cook via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Ricky Burns KOs Scott Cardle
On November 10, 2018 Ricky Burns faced Scott Cardle in a super lightweight bout. Burns was 35 years old with a record of 42-7-1, and Cardle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burns was coming off a win. Burns stopped Scott Cardle via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Ricky Burns stops Jose Gonzalez
On May 11, 2013 Ricky Burns defended his WBO lightweight title against Jose Gonzalez. Burns was 30 years old with a record of 35-2, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burns was on a 20-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Jose Gonzalez via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
10. Ricky Burns KOs Josh King
On November 7, 2015 Ricky Burns fought Josh King for the vacant WBO International lightweight title. Burns was 32 years old with a record of 38-5-1, and King was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burns was coming off a win. Burns stopped Josh King via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.