Josh Burns

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Josh Burns
Born (1978-05-15) May 15, 1978 (age 46)
Lima, Ohio, United States
Other namesThe Hammer
Nationality American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight (2006–present)
Light Heavyweight (2012)
Reach74+1⁄2 in (189 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Dearborn, Michigan, United States
TeamHammer House/ Darkside Boxing
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins8
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision2
Losses10
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision1
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).

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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 is scheduled to face Sam Shewmaker in a rematch on August 3, 2024 at BKFC 63. [8]

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. [9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches8 wins10 losses
By knockout45
By submission24
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–10 Josh Parisian TKO (punches)TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. VeerellaNovember 12, 201621:50 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss8–9 Justin Wren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 141 August 28, 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss8–8 Bobby Lashley Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 123 September 5, 201423:54 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss8–7 Raphael Butler TKO (retirement) Bellator 107 November 8, 201312:14 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win8–6Matt EckerleTKO (punches)Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2October 19, 201310:15 Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Win7–6Jack RomeSubmission (punches)GC: Gladiator ChallengeSeptember 29, 201211:38 San Diego, California, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Loss6–6 Rich Hale TKO (punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 201210:38 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Light heavyweight debut.
Loss6–5 Thiago Santos Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 53 October 8, 201112:23 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Loss6–4 Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 40 April 9, 201125:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win6–3Jeffrey KugelTKO (punches)IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day MassacreFebruary 18, 201112:52 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Loss5–3Kelly GrayTKO ( verbal submission )MMA Xplosion: Gunderson vs. SharpOctober 10, 200913:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss5–2Patrick BarrentineSubmissionMMA Big Show: MayhemSeptember 12, 200912:20 Florence, Indiana, United States
Loss5–1Dave HessSubmission (rear naked choke)MMA Big Show: RetributionMarch 7, 20093N/A Florence, Indiana, United States
Win5–0Stephen WilliamsDecision (split)Poor Boy Promotions: Return to the RiverJanuary 26, 200835:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win4–0Phillip HillDecision (unanimous)Poor Boy Promotions: Motown MadnessSeptember 1, 200735:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win3–0James KilpatrickSubmission (north south choke)Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 2April 21, 200724:41 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win2–0Matt O'ConnorKO (punches)Poor Boy Promotions: Rooster Tail Fight Night 2August 5, 200613:22 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win1–0Gabriel MartinezTKO (punches)Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 1March 18, 200610:45 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Matt GoffSubmission (triangle choke)KOTC: New BreedMarch 7, 200921:22 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States

[10]

Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches6 wins8 losses
By knockout65
By decision03
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–8Levi CostaDecision (unanimous)BYB 11: Brawl in the PinesAugust 10, 202353:00 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Loss6–7D. J. LindermanTKO (referee stoppage)BYB 11: Brawl in DoralMarch 12, 202231:40 Doral, Florida, United States
Loss6–6Tony LopezDecision (unanimous)BYB 9: Tampa BrawlMarch 12, 202253:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win6–5Sam ShewmakerKO (punch) BKFC 21 September 10, 202110:19 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss5–5Frank TateTKO (corner stoppage) BKFC 17 April 30, 202131:02 Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesBKFC Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win5–4Chris SarroKO (punches) BKFC 15 December 11, 202020:18 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss4–4Daniel PodmoreTKO (doctor stoppage)BKB 17June 8, 201932:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss4–3 Tony Johnson TKO (doctor stoppage)BKB 13September 8, 20181N/A London, England, United KingdomFor the interim BKB World Heavyweight Championship.
Win4–2Adam JenkinsKOBKB 10March 24, 20181N/A Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Loss3–2Mick TerrillTKO (referee stoppage)BKB 9January 13, 201852:00 Liverpool, England, United KingdomFor the BKB World Heavyweight Championship.
Win3–1Billy HawthornKOBKB 7September 9, 20172N/A Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Win2–1Neil DerryKOBKB 6July 8, 20172N/A Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Win1–1Karl CookKOBKB 5April 22, 20171N/A Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Loss0–1Hari MilesDecision (unanimous)BKB 4January 14, 201732:00 Coventry, England, United Kingdom

[11]

See also

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2018/10/11/mma-fighter-josh-burns-guilty-fraud-case-involving-dr-frank-patino/1606264002/

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  3. ↑ "Bellator 123 Fight Card". Bellator.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Justin Wren signs with Bellator, meets Josh Burns on Bellator 141 main card". 30 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Bare Knuckle FC 15 Results". MMA Sucka. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
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