The_budweiser Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Ricky Burns has received a boost in his quest for a unification fight later this year. IBF champion and new world number one Mzonke Fana seems keen on the idea. The 37-year-old South African's management team have indicated they would be open to offers. Fana has a 30-4-1 (12) record, and although those stats are impressive, he looks beatable. Burns is in action again on March 12 at the Braehead Arena, Glasgow, when he defends his WBO super-featherweight title against another African, Joseph Laryea. He made no secret of his desire to challenge Fana - or another of the super-featherweight champions - earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skav Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 A unification fight might not appeal to the masses but, again, it's a step forward in the right direction for boxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ko Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Unification but not the 2 best in the division imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Unification but not the 2 best in the division imo unification fight would lead to the others though joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'm sure Warren will offer the money that will be attractive to Fana. Seems a fight that can be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxingscorecard Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 its a fight i expect burns to win and being scottish i hope he does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulais_valley Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 It seems like a no-brainer to me. Unification against a fighter who isn't as good as many of the contenders. It increases Burns' bargaining power vis-a-vis the other champs if he wins and surely pulls the division in the right direction. Having two belts at the same time always looks god on your legacy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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