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PBC on CBS Doubleheader Sees Slight Ratings Dip

•May 11, 2015

There’s a chance that the May 9 edition of Premier Boxing Champions on CBS can improve its ratings, but early returns have the Saturday afternoon televised doubleheader pulling in a 0.9 overnight rating and roughly 1.4 million viewers, according to first-round numbers from Nielsen Media Research. The overnight rating for the May 9 card from Hidalgo, Texas is slightly down from the April 4 premiere of PBC on CBS, which drew a 1.1 overnight rating and more than 1.6 million viewers on a busy Easter weekend. Adonis Stevenson topped the April 4 show, successfully defending his World light heavyweight championship with a 12-round win over Sakio Bika, in a bout sorely lacking sustained action.

CompuBox: Figueroa and Burns Fought Furious Fight

CompuBox

•May 11, 2015

Ricky Burns lost a unanimous decision in a grueling scrap with Omar Figueroa. Two points deducted from Burns ultimately cost him dear as the two former world champions put on a physically demanding tear-up in Hidalgo, Texas, on Saturday. The Scotsman was punished in rounds eight and 11 for holding by referee Laurence Cole, who regularly attempted to create space between the fighters by holding their arms as they fought at close quarters. Both fighters were visibly exhausted at different stages of the brutal bout, and Burns looked capable of ending Figueroa's undefeated streak as the tough Mexican slowed down. The three ringside judges all gave the home state fighter a 116-110, 117-109, 116-110 win.

Ricky Burns: I"m Not Here To Be an Opponent, I'll Win

Random Hits

•May 9, 2015

Ricky Burns says that beating Omar Figueroa in Texas on Saturday live on Sky Sports and CBS will put him back on the World title trail. Former two-weight World champion Burns meets the former WBC Lightweight king at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, a mouth-watering clash with mass appeal as the Scotsman tangles with the unbeaten Mexican-American live on CBS in the US as part of the Premier Boxing Champions series. Burns is looking to return to the top of the boxing tree having lost his WBO Lightweight crown to Terence Crawford and then slipped up against Dejan Zlaticanin as he looked to make waves in the WBC rankings.

Ricky Burns Says No Excuses, Figueroa Felt Very Heavy

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•May 9, 2015

HIDALGO, TEXAS – Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 KOs) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Ricky Burns (37-5-1, 11 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11th rounds by the referee for excessive holding. “Panterita” won by scores of 116-110 twice and 117-109.

Omar Figueroa Praises Judges, Says Hands Were Sore

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•May 9, 2015

HIDALGO, TEXAS - Omar "Panterita" Figueroa (25-0-1, 18 KOs) remained undefeated as he put on an exciting show in front of a raucous hometown crowd and earned a unanimous decision over Ricky Burns (37-5-1, 11 KOs) on Premier Boxing Champions on CBS live from State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Figueroa was the sharper fighter who landed harder punches and was able to dictate the pace of the fight. Burns was deducted a point in both the eighth and 11th rounds by the referee for excessive holding. "Panterita" won by scores of 116-110 twice and 117-109.

Omar Figueroa Survives Slugfest To Outpoint Ricky Burns

Jake Donovan

•May 9, 2015

Omar Figueroa fended off a brave stand from visiting challenger Ricky Burns to take a unanimous decision in their CBS-televised headliner Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. Scores were 116-110 (twice) and 117-109, indicative that judges Don Griffin, Cathy Leonard and Nelson Vazquez all missed a hell of a fight. Burns was penalized for holding, losing one point each in rounds eight and eleven.

Figueroa vs. Burns: CompuBox Historical Review

CompuBox

•May 9, 2015

Former WBC lightweight champion Omar Figueroa, who is making his debut in the junior welterweight division, is busier and more accurate (vs. Estrada, Arakawa, Belmontes), landing 45% of his power shots. Ricky Burns is not accurate (vs. Lepelley, Terence Crawford, Raymundo Beltran)- those opponents landed 40% of their power shots. Figueroa returns after a decent layoff due to a cut suffered in his training camp. Burns has his entire career on the line after suffering multiple defeats and lackluster performances in the last two years.

Figueroa vs. Burns: BoxingScene.com Staff Predictions

Jake Donovan

•May 9, 2015

Friday's weigh-in wasn't exactly the best introduction for Omar Figueroa's venture into the junior welterweight division. The unbeaten local favorite from nearby Weslaco showed up more than a pound over the contracted limit for his showdown with Ricky Burns in a battle of former lightweight titlists Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The bout airs live on CBS in the United States and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. The event marks the second CBS-televised airing of Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions series, which has also previously played twice each on NBC and Spike TV.

Burns Confident Figueroa's 140 Debut Will Be a Bust

BoxingScene Staff

•May 8, 2015

Ricky Burns believes a win over undefeated Mexican-American Omar Figueroa in Texas on Saturday night will put him firmly back on the world title trail. Former two-weight world champion Burns meets the former WBC lightweight king in a mouth-watering clash at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Burns is looking to move back into world title contention having lost his WBO Lightweight crown to Terence Crawford and then slipped up against Montenegrin Dejan Zlaticanin in June. The Scotsman did bounce back by beating Alexandre Lepelley last time out and knows it is crucial for him to follow that success up with another win.

Photos: Figueroa-Burns, Kameda-McDonnell Weighin

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•May 8, 2015

Omar Figueroa showed up heavy for his scheduled 12-round junior welterweight battle with Ricky Burns, which takes place Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The unbeaten slugger from nearby Weslaco weighed in at 141.5 lbs. - more than a pound above the 140 lb. contracted weight - and has two hours to shed the excess poundage. His team didn't seem particularly concerned about the repercussions, insisting the fight will go on as planned and that everything was taken care of, whether or not he makes weight.