Watch the highlights of Ricky Burns' world title defence against Kiryl Relikh

Highlights of Ricky Burns' tough WBA title defence against Kiryl Relikh at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow

Ricky Burns was involved in another emotional and enthralling night in Scotland so see what happened with our special highlights.

The three-weight world champion made a successful but extremelyt tough, first defence of his WBA super-lightweight world title against Kiryl Relikh, in Glasgow, on Friday.

Burns holds on to world title

Ricky Burns was pushed all the way by Kiryl Relikh

Burns (41-5-1-KO14) had a packed SSE Hydro crowd behind him as ever and just over a week since Dundee fighter Mike Towell lost his life, the Flower of Scotland boomed out louder than ever.

From the first to the final bell 'Rickster' and Relikh traded blows, both had spells when they were in control and the action was non-stop.

Image: Relikh caught Burns, especially at the start

There were moments when the champion looked to be in trouble but there were also spells in which his experience and class shone through and in the end, that saw him home.

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It means he could well head to Las Vegas to face Adrien Broner - but when it comes to hard fights, nothing seems to suit Burns better.

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To see our short, sharp, highlights from Friday night's fight, click play at the top of the article.

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