Ricky Burns 'gutted' as title fight against Miguel Vasquez called off
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Ricky Burns's world lightweight unification fight against Miguel Vazquez has been postponed.
They were due to meet in London on 16 March but IBF champion Vazquez has pulled out with a viral infection.
Instead of WBO title-holder Burns fighting a replacement, the match has been rescheduled for 20 April at the same venue, London's Wembley Arena.
Nathan Cleverly's defence of his WBO light-heavyweight title against Robert Krasniqi has also been postponed.
George Groves, who was due to challenge for the European super-middleweight crown, had already withdrawn from the card after splitting from promoter Frank Warren.
Burns, 29, said on Twitter: "Absolutely gutted this fight ain't happening, another training camp and it's fell through.
"Not only that, feel sorry for the fans, my friends and family who have now booked tickets, flights and hotels for 2 fights for it to fall through."
Burns, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, has not fought since beating Kevin Mitchell last September.
He was supposed to make the third defence of his WBO belt against Liam Walsh last December only for the Englishman to be injured in a car crash.
Burns then declined an exhibition fight after stand-in opponent Jose Ocampo also pulled out.
"It's very unfortunate that Vazquez has had to withdraw so close to the fight," said Warren.
"But it is on medical grounds, which is beyond my control, due to his viral infection, and we have his doctor's certificate confirming this.
"Therefore I have had to postpone the fight, not cancelled as stated in some media reports, to Saturday 20 April at Wembley Arena.
"Everybody is disappointed by this postponement, but we have worked hard to ensure that Ricky's unification fight still goes ahead."
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Seems it's down to Frank Warren again and no wonder Burns is upset. He may well ''do a Groves''. Great news for Matchroom.
Not sure who you are both talking about,I only know one Ronald Winky Wright,the link below will tell you who I'm talking about http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=3600&cat=boxer.I have put in a few searches and I can't find another Winky Wright.He actually won 11 world title fights not 7 as I said previously,my mistake.
He looks increasingly bitter that he is used as a stepping stone to the big time, through promoting people so they become well-known, and they leave for the big bucks.
There will be some examples to the contrary, but from the outside looking in
Thats the little Winky I was talking about.
He was meant to take over the world and dominate for years, but until recently he hasnt boxed for a few years. He lost his appetite for boxing and is now looking to regain it after a hiatus.
Not sure if you are talking about Ronald Winky Wright,if you are he beat Shane Mosely twice,Felix Trinidad and Ike Quartey,he was a world champion IBF,WBC and WBO and won 7 world title fights.Obviously you can't be talking about him,if you were,you would have known how good he was.
One thing about Broner, if he keeps shaking his head at people with his mouth open, he'll end up with a broken jaw!
I remember a few years ago when we were told that Winky was the next big thing, Manfredo also.
Didnt really live up to the expectations did they?
Earlier comment about Broner, he is something special. Vs Rees, Apart from being classier he looked at least two weight divisions bigger to me ... Looked like an utter mismatch even though Rees gave it a really spirited go in the first few rounds and landed some shots he just didnt have the tools
Just in case the fight comes back on, it is a really good fight. Vasquez has some power but not too much, teak tough but certainly within Burns ability to beat.