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Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns looks to September showdown

Ricky Burns could be set for a domestic dust-up after surviving a Puerto Rican scare to retain his world title.Read

Lewis Johnstone.

Gartlea boxer wins gold for Scotland

Talented Airdrie boxer Lewis Johnstone struck gold for Scotland at the British schoolboy championships.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns retains WBO lightweight title

Ricky Burns retained his WBO lightweight title on Saturday night after Jose Gonzalez quit on his stool. Read

David Brophy and Ricky Burns.

Caldercruix's David Brophy clinches Emirates win

Middleweight David Brophy is in seventh heaven after a points win over Gary Boulden at the Emirates Arena.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns ready for Jose Gonzalez test

World champion Ricky Burns says he is in great shape ahead of his ring return at the Emirates Arena.Read

David Brophy and Ricky Burns.

David Brophy can handle the step up

David Brophy says he will be able to handle the prospect of a six-round bout because he trains for 12.Read

Billy Nelson, right, with Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns v Jose Gonzalez: Trainer's view

Trainer Billy Nelson says Jose Gonzalez has never fought anyone as good as world champion Ricky Burns.Read

Ricky Burns.

Eddie Hearn delight with champion Ricky Burns

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn admits he's never met a boxer quite like champion Ricky Burns.Read

Dylan Shaw.

Airdrie charity boxing night success

There were mixed fortunes for Monklands fighters at the sixth annual charity boxing night at the Tudor Hotel.Read

Aidan McGlynn

Barn boxer McGlynn flying to Bosnia

Aidan McGlynn is hoping to strike gold in Bosnia — and move closer to competing in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.Read

David Brophy and Ricky Burns.

David Brophy set for Emirates Arena bout

Caldercruix boxer David Brophy is preparing to fight at the Emirates Arena on the Ricky Burns undercard.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns to face Jose Gonzalez in Glasgow

World champion Ricky Burns will fight mandatory challenger Jose Gonzalez at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.Read

Ricky Burns.

Champion Ricky Burns eyes Scottish shows

Ricky Burns says he's looking to the future and hoping to fight regularly in Scotland under Eddie Hearn.Read

Ricky Burns.

Legal row as champ swaps promoters

Ricky Burns has signed for promoter Eddie Hearn but faces a legal backlash from Frank Warren Promotions.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns' Wembley fight postponed

Champion Ricky Burns was left gutted this week after his unification showdown was postponed for a month.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns getting ready for Miguel Vazquez

Ricky Burns says Miguel Vazquez is an opponent who will bring out the best in him when they fight next month.Read

Eddie Doyle

Eddie Doyle loses to Willie Limond

Eddie Doyle’s dream of winning the Commonwealth light-welterweight title was destroyed in the first round.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns to fight Miguel Vazquez at Wembley

Champion Ricky Burns will attempt to unify the lightweight division when he faces Miguel Vazquez in London.Read

Four Isles Boxing Club legend Jimmy Robertson.

Jimmy Robertson retires after 33 years at club

Think of Airdrie’s famous Four Isles Boxing Club and Jimmy Robertson’s name immediately springs to mind.Read

Ricky Burns.

Ricky Burns out of show after call-off

Ricky Burns has been left disappointed after a second fighter was pulled out of Saturday’s world title clash.Read

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