Comments Thread For: Ricky Burns No Longer On 12/15 Show, Eyes January Return

[JakeNDaBox]

By Jake Donovan - Ricky Burns is officially off of Saturday’s show at the ExCel Arena in London.

The red hot lightweight titlist was set to headline the show, but the late withdrawal of Jose Ocampo left the event handlers short on time to find a suitable replacement. Burns will instead sit out the remainder of 2012, with plans to return to the ring on January 26 in Glasgow.

“It’s a very disappointing time and I feel for Ricky who has put in a lot of hard work to prepare,” promoter Frank Warren said in a statement. “First for (Liam) Walsh, then for Ocampo. [N]ow he won’t be on the show this Saturday, but will be return(ing) in late January.”
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[Clegg]

I like Burns, but it seems like he's about to pass up a fight with Broner for the second time. There is absolutely no reason not to make the fight for Feburary.

[IMDAZED]

If December is a no go then he needs to fight Broner, end of story. I like Ricky but come on, man.

[Rajon34]

Ricky vs Vasquez or Ricky vs Broner

[IronDanHamza]

Well, Broner is fighting in February.

Does this mean he won't fight Broner?

It's not like he needs another fight between now and Feb anyway.

[komodo]

It's a shame but it should still be a decent night with Billy Joe and Groves both fighting.

[jayjames616]

Looks like Ricky is still scared of The Problem smh. There is no reason he can't wait til Feb to fight Broner. Ricky knows Broner is looking to fight in Feb and his first choice is Burns.