Burns out to be all write on the night.Byline: By Frank Haynes David Francis Haynes, usually known as Frank Haynes (8 March 1926 – 11 September 1998) was a British Labour politician. A former miner, Haynes became MP for Ashfield in 1979, regaining a seat that had been lost to the Conservatives in the 1977 by-election. PAUL BURNS' ambition is to produce a punch-perfect performance - and then give himself a write-up to match. The Uddingston welterweight challenges for his first pro title when he meets Welshman Gavin Tait for the International Masters belt at Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday, May 16. But Burns is preparing for life outside the ring by swapping his boxing gloves boxing gloves npl → guantes mpl de boxeo boxing gloves box npl → gants mpl de boxe boxing gloves npl for a laptop and a career in journalism. The 25-year-old, unbeaten in 10 fights, has posted articles on a number of boxing websites and was commissioned to write a series of features on fitness for trade paper Boxing News Boxing News is the longest-running boxing magazine still in publication, dating back to 1909. Owned by Newsquest Specialist Media, Boxing News is staunchly independent, relentlessly creative and is a boxing tradition. . Burns said: "I've always been interested in journalism and it has been really interesting to report onaction from outside of the ring. "I've given myself a bit of a taste for sports journalism Sports journalism is a form of journalism that reports on sports topics and events. While the sports department within some newspapers has been mockingly called the toy department by writing articles for websites and it was an honour when Boxing News asked me to write features on fitness because it is read by everyone in the boxing fraternity. "I know my boxing career won't last forever, so it would be good if I could remain involved in the sport after I retire as a journalist, even if it's only on a part-time basis. "I've never reported on one of my own fights but you can be sure if I ever do my performance will have been absolutely brilliant." Burns added: "I've never boxed 10rounds before but I'mtraining hard to ensure I'm in the best shape of my career. "Tait's a tough customer with a lot of experience but this is great stepping stone and hopefully if I win it will set me up for bigger things in the future." Coatbridge lightweight Martin Watson jointly tops the bill in an International Masters title fight against Englishman Chris Long. Motherwell light-welterweight Paul "Charlie" King and Paisley light-middleweight Steven Weir also feature. Tickets at pounds 40 (reserved seating) and pounds 30 (unreserved seating) are available via the ticket hotline on 01236 441900, Motherwell Concert Hall on 01698 302999 or Chris Gilmour Boxing on 0141 810 5700. CAPTION(S): HARD WORK: Burns |
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