Ringside Boxing Report: Lee Haskins vs. Ross Burkinshaw

**With Slideshow**

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Last night at the Seaburn Centre in Sunderland, England, Frank Maloney hosted a fight night headlined by Bristol-man Lee Haskins’ first defence of the British super flyweight title against active duty British Army soldier Ross Burkinshaw of Sheffield.

Ross ‘The Boss’ enters the ring to a fanfare of bugles from fellow soldiers. Former IBF light heavyweight titlist Clinton Woods follows Burkinshaw into the ring with British belt held aloft.

The champion Haskins enters the ring looking as confident as ever, his belt held aloft by Jamie Sanigar, brother of Chris Sanigar, Haskins' trainer, co-promoter and manager.

Burkinshaw gets off to a cagey start against flashy Haskins, who has his gloves dropped low as usual. Fearless Haskins gets straight to work looking for openings and trying different angles to get at his opponent while Burkinshaw plays a ’waiting game’.

Mid-way (perhaps t... Full Boxing Article here...