Ricky Burns may never box again after fighting with a broken jaw for more than 10 rounds of his controversial world title defence against Raymundo Beltran, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
The 30-year-old had titanium plates inserted in his jaw after retaining the WBO lightweight title following the draw with the impressive Mexican at the SECC in Glasgow and Hearn later cast doubt on his future.
Most observers thought Beltran had won the contest and there was immediate talk of a rematch but Burns faces greater concerns.
Hearn told BBC Radio 5Live on Sunday evening: "Everyone's talking about his next move. I can't even guarantee he'll box again at the moment.
"He'll be in for a couple of days and then we wait and see how it sets and forms and go from there. [Click Here To Read More]
The 30-year-old had titanium plates inserted in his jaw after retaining the WBO lightweight title following the draw with the impressive Mexican at the SECC in Glasgow and Hearn later cast doubt on his future.
Most observers thought Beltran had won the contest and there was immediate talk of a rematch but Burns faces greater concerns.
Hearn told BBC Radio 5Live on Sunday evening: "Everyone's talking about his next move. I can't even guarantee he'll box again at the moment.
"He'll be in for a couple of days and then we wait and see how it sets and forms and go from there. [Click Here To Read More]
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