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Ricky Burns still recoils from the notion that his fame might spread beyond the narrow confines of his own world: the gym, his home town of Coatbridge, the sports store where he still works part- time shifts at the weekend. He watched Manny Pacquiao defeat Juan- Manuel Marquez two weeks ago, but remains unable to recognise that he has climbed a little closer to the standings of two of boxing's leading fighters.
Burns won the interim version of the WBO lightweight title when he defeated Michael Katsidis at Wembley Arena three weeks ago, and he will become the outright champion if Marquez chooses to relinquish the belt and, as expected, seek a fourth encounter with Pacquiao. As much as Burns would relish the opportunity to fight the Mexican for the championship, he does not expect to receive the chance.See the full content of this document
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Burns Dares Not Dream of Marquez Showdown
"Is Marquez going to have heard of me?" Burns asks, as though the very possibility would be absurd. The ...
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