Ricky Burns retained title with win over Raymundo Beltran
RICKY BURNS will make the fifth defence of his WBO lightweight title against Terence Crawford.
The Scot will go toe-to-toe with the American in Glasgow this February, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
It was thought Burns would offer a rematch to Raymundo Beltran, but the Scot Tweeted: "For every1 asking, I have to fight Crawford 1st as he's mandatory! Going to be a great fight!!"
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