Two weight world champ Ricky Burns sets his sights on 3rd weight world title after landing clash with WBA super-lightweight champ Italian Michele Di Rocco at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on May 28.
Burns already has won the WBO super-feather and lightweigh titles, becoming a national hero in the process and nothing will spur the Scot on more than a victory in front of his home faithful.
“This is a huge fight and a massive opportunity for me to make history,” said Burns. “It feels like a long time coming returning to Glasgow and I feel this is the perfect opportunity for me to grab another world title in front of my loyal supporters.
“It’s been a frustrating few years but I felt showed against Figueroa last summer that I can still mix it with the very best at world level.
“Di Rocco is a tough guy and he will bring the best out of me – but it’s a fight I’m so confident I will win and give my fans a great show.
“There are massive fights for me at Lightweight and Super-Lightweight – I’ve spoken to my trainer Tony Sims and we feel I can compete competitively at either weight class and this fight will lead on to great things for me.”
“I am delighted to deliver this opportunity for Ricky to make history and become a three-weight World champion,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “It will be the first night of boxing ever at the magnificent SSE Hydro and I know the fans will raise the roof. Di Rocco is unbeaten in nearly nine years but I truly believe Ricky will make history on May 28.
Tickets go on sale on Saturday March 19 at midday to Matchroom Fight Pass members from the Fight Pass area at www.matchroomboxing.com, with tickets priced at £40, £60 and £100, with VIP tickets priced at £200.
Tickets go on general sale at midday on Monday March 21, with tickets in the £40-£100 bracket available from the SSE Hydro website http://www.thessehydro.com/ and on 0844 395 4000 and 0800 952 0110 (accessible). VIP tickets at £200 are exclusively available at www.matchroomboxing.com