Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
INDONGO IS A RISK BUT I’LL NEVER GO EASY ROUTE
Burns insists tough tests bring out the best in him
Coatbridge boxer Ricky Burns admits it’s a risk to face Julius Indongo as he prepares for his “dream” unification bout in Glasgow.
Burns will lay his WBA super lightweight crown on the line against the IBF and IBO holder Indongo in just over two weeks in front of a packed out SSE Hydro.
He has travelled to Sheffield for sparring sessions ahead of the huge clash as he enters the final stages of his training camp.
Namibian fighter Indongo comes to Glasgow unbeaten in 21 fights with 11 knock-out wins to his name.
Burns says when he heard about the chance to face Indongo he knew it was the perfect match-up for him.
He is desperate to get in front of the roaring Glasgow crowd again.
“I can’t wait for it now,” he told the Advertiser.
“Only three weeks to go - this is where we really get into it.
“For me it’s a dream to be able to unify the belts - it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I can’t wait to get in that ring.
“There was a chance for another couple of fights, but when the unification fight came up I knew it was right,
“People have told me it’s a huge risk to take on Indongo.
“He is a big, strong fighter, and I had chances to take on other guys - but I wanted this.
“These are the kinds of fights that you want as a boxer.
“Throughout my career I’ve never been someone to take an easy option.
“I think these are the kinds of fights that bring out the best in me as a fighter.
“The harder the task, the bigger the occasion, the better I have performed,
“That’s what I want to happen against Indongo.”
Ricky will hope to return as a hometown hero in the Airdrie Town Hall as for the Fighting Scots Gym event on April 22.
“It will be a great to come back with the titles. I should be a good laugh and a great night.
“For me, right now my full focus is on the fight.”
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