Round-By-Round - Ricky Burns (WBA) vs. Julius Indongo (IBF/IBO) - April 15th 2017

[wesshaw1985]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb8ppW16qsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG1W1K4yGfc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE-vflxGj_w

[Stuarty]

Went for Burns in the poll but only out of loyalty. Don't know what to make of this fight. Indongo is obviously dangerous, awkward and can hit but he's an unknown quantity. On paper it's going to be a hard night but I'm not sure what to expect.

Decent little undercard with some local guys in title fights so I'm looking forward to this.

[crusader]

I think the Troya KO was fluky. There isn't much else on Indongo's record to suggest that he's a serious puncher, let alone a first round, one shot KTFO artist.

I'll go with Burns on points, though he looked poor last fight (I thought he lost by 1) and Indongo is still somewhat of an unknown for me. Not many results would surprise me here...

[boxingknockout]

I think the Troya KO was fluky. There isn't much else on Indongo's record to suggest that he's a serious puncher, let alone a first round, one shot KTFO artist.

I'll go with Burns on points, though he looked poor last fight (I thought he lost by 1) and Indongo is still somewhat of an unknown for me. Not many results would surprise me here...

You maybe right. I just took £25 at 2.75 on an indongo win, hoping his freshness and Burns' hard career would take a toll.

[billy nelson]

Should really be an easy nights work for Ricky, indongo was taken to Russia as an opponent for there champ to look good and he walked onto one
However Ricky isn't strong against southpaws but beats this guy

[daviddee]

Should really be an easy nights work for Ricky, indongo was taken to Russia as an opponent for there champ to look good and he walked onto one
However Ricky isn't strong against southpaws but beats this guy

I agree with Billy here.. Indongo doesn't look anything special. He does have KO power but Ricky has a very good chin.. Ricky is poor against strong awkward southpaws.. Indongo looks a bit more predictable. if Ricky sticks to his boxing and stays safe he will win wide points

[TheGingerBomber]

Could only find about 4 mins of footage on Indongo, looks like he could cause a few problems for an aged Burns, but I reckon The Rickster will have this in the bag. High guard, come forward throwing combos off the jab should do the trick, could well be a FOTY contender. We can only hope though.

[BillyTKid]

I like Ricky Burns and hope he wins this fight but it continues to amaze me the level of brilliant matchmaking he benefits from. Its pretty astonishing that Ricky could be legitimately classed as WBA and IBF light welter champion by beating Indongo and Di Rocco. I thought there would be a big scramble to be the first to dethrone unknown quantity Indongo and get that IBF belt from sopme stateside promoters. Credit to Hearn for getting him this fight and at home.

[Stuarty]

Went for Burns in the poll but only out of loyalty. Don't know what to make of this fight. Indongo is obviously dangerous, awkward and can hit but he's an unknown quantity. On paper it's going to be a hard night but I'm not sure what to expect.

Decent little undercard with some local guys in title fights so I'm looking forward to this.

Cheers Eddie it's good to know what you think m8

[sgtcecil]

I think Indongo's quick KO win is a blessing for Ricky. It will ensure that he and his team treat Julius with the utmost respect.

It is clear that despite the upset win, he is still an unknown quantity. I echo the sentiment above - no result in this match-up would surprise me but I tentatively predict a close (115-113 type) win for burns.

[chinarich]

I would expect Burns' experience to count, I don't think Indongo is the fearsome KO king that his one world level result leads one to believe...

[sgtcecil]

I like Ricky Burns and hope he wins this fight but it continues to amaze me the level of brilliant matchmaking he benefits from. Its pretty astonishing that Ricky could be legitimately classed as WBA and IBF light welter champion by beating Indongo and Di Rocco. I thought there would be a big scramble to be the first to dethrone unknown quantity Indongo and get that IBF belt from sopme stateside promoters. Credit to Hearn for getting him this fight and at home.

If he wins, surely there would be a fair few quid thrown Burns way to get him stateside???

[BillyTKid]

I like Ricky Burns and hope he wins this fight but it continues to amaze me the level of brilliant matchmaking he benefits from. Its pretty astonishing that Ricky could be legitimately classed as WBA and IBF light welter champion by beating Indongo and Di Rocco. I thought there would be a big scramble to be the first to dethrone unknown quantity Indongo and get that IBF belt from sopme stateside promoters. Credit to Hearn for getting him this fight and at home.

If he wins, surely there would be a fair few quid thrown Burns way to get him stateside???

Yeah I would have thought so. Although I'm not sure there would be much appetite for Burns v Crawford again even if it would unify all the belts.

[davie]

I like Ricky Burns and hope he wins this fight but it continues to amaze me the level of brilliant matchmaking he benefits from. Its pretty astonishing that Ricky could be legitimately classed as WBA and IBF light welter champion by beating Indongo and Di Rocco. I thought there would be a big scramble to be the first to dethrone unknown quantity Indongo and get that IBF belt from sopme stateside promoters. Credit to Hearn for getting him this fight and at home.

If he wins, surely there would be a fair few quid thrown Burns way to get him stateside???

Yeah I would have thought so. Although I'm not sure there would be much appetite for Burns v Crawford again even if it would unify all the belts.

Crawford would bite your hand off for it.

I'd love to see Ricky go to America with 2 titles and fight Broner.

Fighters with a good engine have shown how to beat Broner and it would be a cracking bout with a bit of history behind it

[Andrew]

If he wins, surely there would be a fair few quid thrown Burns way to get him stateside???

Yeah I would have thought so. Although I'm not sure there would be much appetite for Burns v Crawford again even if it would unify all the belts.

Crawford would bite your hand off for it.

I'd love to see Ricky go to America with 2 titles and fight Broner.

Fighters with a good engine have shown how to beat Broner and it would be a cracking bout with a bit of history behind it

I don't think Broner can be bothered making 140 again.

Which is good because it increases the chances of him getting smashed at 147

[Tanzio]

I like Burns but I would prefer Indongo win this and get Hitman Jr. next.

[Crease]

I think that Indongo will bang him out.

[Andrew]

I love this fight because of so much uncertainty last November not a single poster would have heard of Indongo and in a few weeks he could be unified champion with the same titles Ricky Hatton used to hold.

Could Indongo be an elite fighter ? Is he absolutely dire and just landed a lucky lunch ?
Is Burns shot ? will there be bent judging ?

Who knows that's why I'm looking forward to it.

[wesshaw1985]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

[Stuarty]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

Same mate. Think I'll take a trip along to the weigh ins on Friday with the kids. Not sure where they're holding it yet though.

[Andrew]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

Same mate. Think I'll take a trip along to the weigh ins on Friday with the kids. Not sure where they're holding it yet though.

Very much so Burns is one of a couple of Matchroom fighters I still like.

I just want a fair verdict if it goes to points but with our judging we can't guarantee.

This Indongo who knows how good he is.

Butcher v Ducked Selby twice Edwards may be decent in the undercard.

I would go enjoy a Cardle defeat joke of a British champion. Won't be Saturday but it will be soon for sure.

[wesshaw1985]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

Same mate. Think I'll take a trip along to the weigh ins on Friday with the kids. Not sure where they're holding it yet though.

make sure you give Tesco Joe dog's abuse from the moment you lay eyes on him...

[Stuarty]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

Same mate. Think I'll take a trip along to the weigh ins on Friday with the kids. Not sure where they're holding it yet though.

Very much so Burns is one of a couple of Matchroom fighters I still like.

I just want a fair verdict if it goes to points but with our judging we can't guarantee.

This Indongo who knows how good he is.

Butcher v Ducked Selby twice Edwards may be decent in the undercard.

I would go enjoy a Cardle defeat joke of a British champion. Won't be Saturday but it will be soon for sure.

Yeah I can't stand Cardle either. Butcher and Edwards should be a good one. Butcher is no mug.

[Stuarty]

looking forward to this one next weekend now...

Same mate. Think I'll take a trip along to the weigh ins on Friday with the kids. Not sure where they're holding it yet though.

make sure you give Tesco Joe dog's abuse from the moment you lay eyes on him...

Was gonna say I'll start barking at him but he'll end up getting an erection

[Counter-puncher]

you jokingly woof woof a couple of times and before you know it you're on the bottom end of a Tesco Sandwich