Raging Ricky Burns has hit back at WBO World Super-Featherweight champion Roman Martinez.

The heavy-handed Puerto Rican has vowed to KO Burns on September 4 at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall.

He claimed he would need to get the stoppage in order to avoid a home town decision.

But Burns says he will not be humiliated in front of Scotland's passionate fight fans.

The fight will be televised live and exclusive on Sky Sports.

"I read what Martinez said and it has made me more determined to beat him," stormed Burns.

"I fancy my chances in stopping him because I'm punching harder now than I ever have done before.

"You want to see some of my sparring partners after I have been 12 rounds with them.

"But if I beat Martinez on points it will be because I deserve the victory, not because the judges are biased.

"Martinez is a dangerous puncher but I am the better boxer and everyone will see that in September.

"I'll run rings around him and get the result that I deserve.

"I think he's just trying to get his excuses in early because he knows that there is no way he is taking that belt back to Puerto Rico.

"He found a lucky punch to beat Nicky Cook when he was being out-boxed, but he won't get lucky against me."

Titled 'Burns Night', Martinez v Burns headlines a super-card at the famous Kelvin Hall in Glasgow that also features an exciting showdown between John Simpson and Stephen Smith for the Commonwealth Featherweight Championship; plus the comeback of former British Featherweight Champion Paul Appleby; and rising stars John Thain, Steven Ormond and Gary O'Sullivan.

Tickets are priced at £40, £50, £75 and £150 from the following outlets:

Morrison Promotions: 0141 554 7777
Tickets Scotland: 08444 155 221 or www.tickets-scotland.com