Ricky Burns vs. Jorge Linares - 7 September 2019

[Ruthless-RKO]

According to the Evening Times, Ricky Burns has been handed one last crack at the big time by promoter Eddie Hearn.

Burn, 36-years-old, will collide with Jorge Linares in a battle of three division world champion. The bout is reportedly a WBA lightweight eliminator.

The bout will headline a card at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on September 7.

Burns was in action back in November of last year, when he blew away Scott Cardle in three rounds. There was a talk of a fight with Lee Selby, but that contest fell through. Burns has won two in a row since losing a close decision to Anthony Crolla in 2017.

Linares was in the ring back in January, when he was unexpectedly demolished in one round by Pablo Cesar Cano - in what was Linares' second bout at junior welterweight.
But Linares has a very good record against British fighters. He's beaten Kevin Mitchell, Luke Campbell and Anthony Crolla (twice) in world title fights.

Linares will enter the ring with a record of 45-5, with 28 knockouts and all five of his defeats have been knockout losses.

Last year he took part in the biggest fight of his career, when he fought on even terms in numerous rounds against Vasiliy Lomachenko He dropped Lomachenko in the sixth round, but then saw himself stopped in the tenth after getting hit with a hard shot to the body. At the time of the stoppage, the judges had the bout scored a majority draw with tallies of 85-85, 86-84 Linares and 86-84 Lomachenko.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Looks like Linares is deciding to stay out at lightweight.

Good fight this, but if Linares can’t beat Burns he should retire.

I take it Burns will retire if he loses this.

[KiwiRider]

I'm in two minds about this fight, is it whoever has the most left in the tank will win, or is Linares just too big and strong for 2019 Burns?

[fizzjambo]

I’ve been a massive fan of Burns over the years but he’s getting battered here if this goes ahead.

[3132DW]

I'm in two minds about this fight, is it whoever has the most left in the tank will win, or is Linares just too big and strong for 2019 Burns?

Im thinking the same - Linares looked shot as well in his last fight and was KO’d early.

He won’t stop Burns - he’s as hard as nails that way but it will come down to who’s got anything left in the tank.

[KiwiRider]

I'm in two minds about this fight, is it whoever has the most left in the tank will win, or is Linares just too big and strong for 2019 Burns?

Im thinking the same - Linares looked shot as well in his last fight and was KO’d early.

He won’t stop Burns - he’s as hard as nails that way but it will come down to who’s got anything left in the tank.

Ive been a fan of Burns for years and I'm worried his toughness will make him take a prolonged beating. Both guys will probably gas around 6-8 rounds but I still think it will be a hard watch for Burns fans like myself.

[Datsue]

Im thinking the same - Linares looked shot as well in his last fight and was KO’d early.

He won’t stop Burns - he’s as hard as nails that way but it will come down to who’s got anything left in the tank.

Ive been a fan of Burns for years and I'm worried his toughness will make him take a prolonged beating. Both guys will probably gas around 6-8 rounds but I still think it will be a hard watch for Burns fans like myself.

Linares won't gas—he might collapse from an innocuous head shot but I don't see him gassing.

[mickey1975]

It’s a crap fight.

[Ruthless-RKO]

I'm in two minds about this fight, is it whoever has the most left in the tank will win, or is Linares just too big and strong for 2019 Burns?

Im thinking the same - Linares looked shot as well in his last fight and was KO’d early.

He won’t stop Burns - he’s as hard as nails that way but it will come down to who’s got anything left in the tank.

Going up to 140 was too much.

[ThereByTheGrace]

It’s a crap fight.

Yeah it is a bit. Doubt theyll sell out the hydro as well. Both past their best but linares will win on points

[Ruthless-RKO]

It’s a crap fight.

Yeah it is a bit. Doubt theyll sell out the hydro as well. Both past their best but linares will win on points

Burns is well liked/followed in Scotland. He’ll sell it out. Especially if they call it a farewell.

[ThereByTheGrace]

Yeah it is a bit. Doubt theyll sell out the hydro as well. Both past their best but linares will win on points

Burns is well liked/followed in Scotland. He’ll sell it out. Especially if they call it a farewell.

Na im not so sure now. Taylors on the up. Burns is finito
Taylor never sold out and i dont think burns will either

[skanksta]

It’s a crap fight.

Why ?
I’m looking forward to it.

[KiwiRider]

Burns is well liked/followed in Scotland. He’ll sell it out. Especially if they call it a farewell.

Na im not so sure now. Taylors on the up. Burns is finito
Taylor never sold out and i dont think burns will either

Really?
Ricky Burns has earned his loyal fans over the years.
Not just Scots, but everyone who likes to see a solid tough grafter.

[fizzjambo]

Na im not so sure now. Taylors on the up. Burns is finito
Taylor never sold out and i dont think burns will either

Really?
Ricky Burns has earned his loyal fans over the years.
Not just Scots, but everyone who likes to see a solid tough grafter.

Aye can’t see this selling out myself either. Burns is done at world level and Linares is on the slide and not massively well known to many who’d buy tickets. Undercard would be crucial but can’t see a sell out

[ShadrachSimmo]

It’s a crap fight.

Why ?
I’m looking forward to it.

Me too. Who cares if they’re past their best it could be a decent fight. It could give the winner one last good payday.

[3132DW]

It’s a crap fight.

Yeah it is a bit. Doubt theyll sell out the hydro as well. Both past their best but linares will win on points

Will still do good numbers - Burns is popular in Glasgow - with good undercard will be busy. Some locals will also sell good ticket numbers.

[3132DW]

Burns is well liked/followed in Scotland. He’ll sell it out. Especially if they call it a farewell.

Na im not so sure now. Taylors on the up. Burns is finito
Taylor never sold out and i dont think burns will eitherb

Taylor can’t sell out as he can’t keep his mouth shut and has alienated anyone other than Hibs fans.

Burns wasn’t as daft and played neutral stance which worked for him.

Taylor’s had great bills and still not close to selling what Burns has done over the years.

[KiwiRider]

I just had to Google Hibs.
A football team. Gighto, gotcha
It still baffles me about how someone's loyalty to a particular team in a different sport affects their fans in their own respective sport.
I mean, rugby is huge in my country, but no one cares who Joseph Parker supports or dosent support. In fact I would have to guess he supports Counties Manakau rugby, and Manu Samoa, and the All Black, but I don't even know because it isn't important.

[3132DW]

I just had to Google Hibs.
A football team. Gighto, gotcha
It still baffles me about how someone's loyalty to a particular team in a different sport affects their fans in their own respective sport.
I mean, rugby is huge in my country, but no one cares who Joseph Parker supports or dosent support. In fact I would have to guess he supports Counties Manakau rugby, and Manu Samoa, and the All Black, but I don't even know because it isn't important.

Yeah but Taylor ran his mouth about Rangers/Hearts fans - giving all sorts on his Twitter,
He then removed it when someone obviously told him he was a idiot - but damage was done and it was everywhere by then.

Even the card with Inoue had tickets readily available - when you alienate % of fan base in your own country is stupidity.

[ThereByTheGrace]

I just had to Google Hibs.
A football team. Gighto, gotcha
It still baffles me about how someone's loyalty to a particular team in a different sport affects their fans in their own respective sport.
I mean, rugby is huge in my country, but no one cares who Joseph Parker supports or dosent support. In fact I would have to guess he supports Counties Manakau rugby, and Manu Samoa, and the All Black, but I don't even know because it isn't important.

Yeah but Taylor ran his mouth about Rangers/Hearts fans - giving all sorts on his Twitter,
He then removed it when someone obviously told him he was a idiot - but damage was done and it was everywhere by then.

Even the card with Inoue had tickets readily available - when you alienate % of fan base in your own country is stupidity.

Its silly. But even sillier football fans take offense to it. Hes a boxer. We are a sensitive bunch up here sometimes

[danconnollyeire]

I just had to Google Hibs.
A football team. Gighto, gotcha
It still baffles me about how someone's loyalty to a particular team in a different sport affects their fans in their own respective sport.
I mean, rugby is huge in my country, but no one cares who Joseph Parker supports or dosent support. In fact I would have to guess he supports Counties Manakau rugby, and Manu Samoa, and the All Black, but I don't even know because it isn't important.

Yeah but Taylor ran his mouth about Rangers/Hearts fans - giving all sorts on his Twitter,
He then removed it when someone obviously told him he was a idiot - but damage was done and it was everywhere by then.

Even the card with Inoue had tickets readily available - when you alienate % of fan base in your own country is stupidity.

Yeah but have you ever met a Rangers fan? Ted Bundy's company is more pleasant

[danconnollyeire]

Yeah but Taylor ran his mouth about Rangers/Hearts fans - giving all sorts on his Twitter,
He then removed it when someone obviously told him he was a idiot - but damage was done and it was everywhere by then.

Even the card with Inoue had tickets readily available - when you alienate % of fan base in your own country is stupidity.

Its silly. But even sillier football fans take offense to it. Hes a boxer. We are a sensitive bunch up here sometimes

It's got nothing to do with football though

[straali]

Burns may be past his best but he’s never been stopped so I’m surprised there are more votes for a Linares ko/tko than pts.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Its silly. But even sillier football fans take offense to it. Hes a boxer. We are a sensitive bunch up here sometimes

It's got nothing to do with football though

A lot of boxers do use their local football team to help with support. Why all these local stadium fights? They then get on the pitch at half time etc..

Warrington is just like the Leeds supporters because he is one.

Bellew and Everton.

They’re trying with Cal Smith and Anfield.

Frampton and Windsor Park, but that had nothing to do with an actual football team.

Brook and Sheffield UTD.

Imagine having someone support your boxing career because you support the same football team. Football is by far the biggest sport in the UK.

Most boxers use that to their advantage.