Ricky Burns
"Rickster"
- Age: 43 yrs
- Nationality: Scotland
- Born: 13th April 1983
- Place of birth: Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Residence: Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Division: Lightweight
- Height: 5ft 10"
- Reach: 70.1"
- Reach Ratio: 1
- Stance: Orthodox
- Debut: 20th Oct 2001
- Status: Active Professional Boxer
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Ricky Burns Boxing Statistics
Lightweight
Division
24 yrs
Career
Scotland
Nationality
Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom
Residence
Ricky Burns Biography
Ricky Burns is an active professional boxer from Scotland who competes in the Lightweight division (135 lbs (61.2 kg)).
Born on April 13, 1983 in Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom, Burns made his professional debut on October 20, 2001.
Known for his orthodox stance, Burns has been competing professionally for over 24 years.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Stats | vs Division Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 178cm cm | +7 cm |
| Reach | 178cm cm | +2 cm |
Ricky Burns Championships
WBO
Super Featherweight Champion
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
WBO
Lightweight Champion
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
WBA
Super Lightweight Champion
May 2016 - Apr 2017
Frequently Asked Questions About Ricky Burns
What division does Ricky Burns fight in?
Ricky Burns currently competes in the Lightweight division (135 lbs (61.2 kg)) as an active professional boxer.
This division has featured legendary fighters including Roberto Duran, Pernell Whitaker, Julio Cesar Chavez and Benny Leonard.
Where is Ricky Burns from?
Ricky Burns is originally from Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom and represents Scotland in professional boxing.
Current residence is in Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom.
How old is Ricky Burns?
Ricky Burns is 43 yrs old, born on 13th April 1983, currently competing as an active professional boxer.
What boxing stance does Ricky Burns fight out of?
Ricky Burns boxes out of the Orthodox stance and is 5ft 10in tall.
When did Ricky Burns begin their professional boxing career?
Ricky Burns turned professional on 20th Oct 2001, and has been competing for 24 yrs in the Lightweight division.
Past Fights
Ricky Burns vs Willie Limond
Sep 1, 2023
Lee Selby vs Ricky Burns
Oct 26, 2019