Josh Burns
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| Josh Burns | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1978 Lima, Ohio, United States |
| Other names | The Hammer |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight (2006–present) Light Heavyweight (2012) |
| Reach | 74+1⁄2 in (189 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Dearborn, Michigan, United States |
| Team | Hammer House/ Darkside Boxing |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Josh Burns (born May 15, 1978) is an American[1] professional bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist.[2] Since 2022, he has competed for BYB Extreme. Burns currently competes for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
Mixed martial arts career
Bellator MMA
Burns faced TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley on September 5, 2014, at Bellator 123.[3] Burns lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Burns faced UFC vet Justin Wren at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015.[4] Burns lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Bare-knuckle boxing
Burns has competed in bare-knuckle boxing since 2017. He was one of the first American fighters to compete in Bare Knuckle Boxing. Known for his KO power. Burns amassed an 8-5-2 record in the British promotion BKB™, before accurate record keeping was permitted.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Burns faced Chris Sarro at BKFC 15 on December 11, 2020. He won his BKFC debut by second-round KO.[5] Burns next faced Frank Tate in a BKFC heavyweight title eliminator at BKFC 17 on April 30, 2021. Burns lost by third-round technical knockout via doctor stoppage.[6] Burns faced Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 21 on September 10, 2021. Burns won by first-round knockout.[7] Burns faced Sam Shewmaker in a rematch on August 3, 2024 at BKFC 63.[8] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
BYB Extreme
Personal life
An Army veteran and is the head of a VIP security firm (JHB Security Services), Burns is a loving father of twelve children. In October 2018, Burns was convicted for crimes relating to a health fraud case.[10]
Mixed martial arts record
| 18 matches | 8 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 5 |
| By submission | 2 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8–10 | Josh Parisian | TKO (punches) | TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella | November 12, 2016 | 2 | 1:50 | Lansing, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 8–9 | Justin Wren | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 141 | August 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 8–8 | Bobby Lashley | Submission (rear naked choke) | Bellator 123 | September 5, 2014 | 2 | 3:54 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 8–7 | Raphael Butler | TKO (retirement) | Bellator 107 | November 8, 2013 | 1 | 2:14 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 8–6 | Matt Eckerle | TKO (punches) | Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2 | October 19, 2013 | 1 | 0:15 | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 7–6 | Jack Rome | Submission (punches) | GC: Gladiator Challenge | September 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:38 | San Diego, California, United States | Return to Heavyweight. |
| Loss | 6–6 | Rich Hale | TKO (punches) | Bellator 69 | May 18, 2012 | 1 | 0:38 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | Light heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 6–5 | Thiago Santos | Submission (rear naked choke) | Bellator 53 | October 8, 2011 | 1 | 2:23 | Miami, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Eric Prindle | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Bellator 40 | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Jeffrey Kugel | TKO (punches) | IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre | February 18, 2011 | 1 | 2:52 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Kelly Gray | TKO ( verbal submission ) | MMA Xplosion: Gunderson vs. Sharp | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 3:09 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Patrick Barrentine | Submission | MMA Big Show: Mayhem | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 2:20 | Florence, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Dave Hess | Submission (rear naked choke) | MMA Big Show: Retribution | March 7, 2009 | 3 | N/A | Florence, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Stephen Williams | Decision (split) | Poor Boy Promotions: Return to the River | January 26, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Phillip Hill | Decision (unanimous) | Poor Boy Promotions: Motown Madness | September 1, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | James Kilpatrick | Submission (north south choke) | Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 2 | April 21, 2007 | 2 | 4:41 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Matt O'Connor | KO (punches) | Poor Boy Promotions: Rooster Tail Fight Night 2 | August 5, 2006 | 1 | 3:22 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Gabriel Martinez | TKO (punches) | Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 1 | March 18, 2006 | 1 | 0:45 | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Mixed martial arts amateur record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Matt Goff | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC: New Breed | March 7, 2009 | 2 | 1:22 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States |
Bare-knuckle boxing record
| 15 matches | 6 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 5 |
| By decision | 0 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–9 | Sam Shewmaker | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 63 | August 3, 2024 | 5 | 2:00 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | |
| Loss | 6–8 | Levi Costa | Decision (unanimous) | BYB 11: Brawl in the Pines | August 10, 2023 | 5 | 3:00 | Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 6–7 | D. J. Linderman | TKO (referee stoppage) | BYB 11: Brawl in Doral | March 12, 2022 | 3 | 1:40 | Doral, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 6–6 | Tony Lopez | Decision (unanimous) | BYB 9: Tampa Brawl | March 12, 2022 | 5 | 3:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–5 | Sam Shewmaker | KO (punch) | BKFC 21 | September 10, 2021 | 1 | 0:19 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 5–5 | Frank Tate | TKO (corner stoppage) | BKFC 17 | April 30, 2021 | 3 | 1:02 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | BKFC Heavyweight title eliminator. |
| Win | 5–4 | Chris Sarro | KO (punches) | BKFC 15 | December 11, 2020 | 2 | 0:18 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Daniel Podmore | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKB 17 | June 8, 2019 | 3 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Tony Johnson | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKB 13 | September 8, 2018 | 1 | N/A | London, England, United Kingdom | For the interim BKB World Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–2 | Adam Jenkins | KO | BKB 10 | March 24, 2018 | 1 | N/A | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Mick Terrill | TKO (referee stoppage) | BKB 9 | January 13, 2018 | 5 | 2:00 | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom | For the BKB World Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Billy Hawthorn | KO | BKB 7 | September 9, 2017 | 2 | N/A | Liverpool, England, United Kingdom | |
| Win | 2–1 | Neil Derry | KO | BKB 6 | July 8, 2017 | 2 | N/A | Coventry, England, United Kingdom | |
| Win | 1–1 | Karl Cook | KO | BKB 5 | April 22, 2017 | 1 | N/A | Coventry, England, United Kingdom | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Hari Miles | Decision (unanimous) | BKB 4 | January 14, 2017 | 3 | 2:00 | Coventry, England, United Kingdom |
See also
External links
- Josh Burns on Sherdog
- Josh Burns on Tapology
- Josh Burns on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- Josh Burns on Instagram
References
- ↑ "Josh Burns". Sherdog. Archived from the original on April 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Josh Burns". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Bellator 123 Fight Card". Bellator.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Justin Wren signs with Bellator, meets Josh Burns on Bellator 141 main card". 30 July 2015.
- ↑ "Bare Knuckle FC 15 Results". MMA Sucka. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ↑ "BKFC 17 Results". 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ↑ "BKFC 21 Results". 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ↑ "BKFC 63 HART vs STARLING". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ↑ Staff (2024-08-03). "BKFC 63: Hart vs. Starling Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ Snell, Robert. "Beefy MMA brawler taps out in $112M conspiracy case". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Josh". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "Josh Burns, Bareknuckle Boxing". BoxRec. Retrieved 2021-09-10.