On May 11 in Glasgow, Scotland, WBO lightweight champion Ricky
Burns will put his belt on the line against undefeated Puerto Rican
contender Jose Gonzales. The Scottish Burns will be defending his title
before an enthusiastic home crowd.
This is a classic matchup
between a rising star with explosive potential and a crafty veteran who
knows what it takes to win on the big stage. With Adrien Broner jumping
to welterweight next month, Burns should be viewed as the top fighter in
the world right now at 135. He's coming off a Round 4 TKO of the
big-hitting Kevin Mitchell, quite possibly the finest performance of his
career to date.
The fight will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky.
Ricky Burns vs. Jose Gonzalez, 12 rounds
for Burns’ WBO lightweight title
for Burns’ WBO lightweight title
