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Ryan Burnett initially thought title might be 'taken away' from him

Burnett thought title might be 'taken away' from him

New IBF Bantamweight world champion Ryan Burnett said he was initially afraid that the belt was going to be "taken away" from him when it was announced that his fight with Lee Haskins had been scored as a split decision.

Boxing • 13 Jun 17

Ryan Burnett (R) in action against Lee Haskins

Eddie Hearn says Burnett judge got fighters mixed up

Eddie Hearn said one of the judges in Ryan Burnett's IBF world bantamweight title fight against Lee Haskins got the two fighters mixed up.

Boxing • 11 Jun 17

Ryan Burnett was convincing in his victory over Lee Haskins

Ryan Burnett claims IBF title in one-sided bout

Ryan Burnett has become Ireland's only reigning world professional champion with a dominant points victory over Bristol's Lee Haskins in their IBF bantamweight championship clash in Belfast.

Boxing • 10 Jun 17

Ryan Burnett faces Lee Haskins for the IBF bantamweight title

Burnett wants to thank trainer with title win

Ryan Burnett challenges IBF bantamweight champion Lee Haskins hoping to repay the faith trainer Adam Booth placed in him when he let him live in his family home.

Boxing • 09 Jun 17

'Every single night when I'm lying in bed, I'm thinking about winning the belt'

Booth backs Belfast boy Burnett to blast to title

Ryan Burnett has the opportunity to take his first step towards greatness on Saturday night, according to trainer Adam Booth.

Boxing • 08 Jun 17

Ryan Burnett (R) faces Lee Haskins in June

'No pressure' says Burnett as he aims to conquer world

Ryan Burnett has insisted that he does not feel under any pressure, despite the daunting prospect of challenging for a world title in his first hometown headline fight in Belfast.

Boxing • 05 May 17

Ryan Burnett will take on Lee Haskins for his IBF world bantamweight

Ryan Burnett set for Belfast world title bout

Ryan Burnett will challenge England's Lee Haskins for his IBF world bantamweight title in Belfast on June 10.

Boxing • 28 Apr 17

Lee Haskins retains world title in Cardiff

Lee Haskins made a successful defence of his IBF world bantamweight title with a unanimous points victory over Ivan Morales at the Cardiff Ice Arena.

Boxing • 14 May 16

Lee Haskins