Mofo2 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Plans for a February rematch between WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns and Raymundo Beltran look to be off after the governing body ordered Burns to make a mandatory defence. The WBO has told Burns's management to begin negotiations with mandatory challenger Terence Crawford of the USA.The letter, dated 8 November, gives the Burns camp 30 days to arrange the bout. However, unification fights with either Miguel Vazquez or Richar Abril remain possibilities for the Scot. Burns retained his world title after a controversial draw with Beltran in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted November 11, 2013 Members Share Posted November 11, 2013 Crawford beats him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mofo2 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 It depends on what Burns turns up, Ricky is a good quality fighter but he only shows it in patches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Slayer Posted November 12, 2013 Members Share Posted November 12, 2013 Burns isn't a "world class" Lightweight I'm afraid. His victories at 135 have come, at best, against Fringe guys and it's not just Crawford and Beltran who I'd fancy to beat him.Got to admit I really like young Omar Figueroa, he looks like a sensational talent and I'd fancy him to stop Burns.This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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