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Burns looking for new opponent after Walsh pulls out of world title fight

By RIATH AL-SAMARRAI, CHIEF SPORTS FEATURE WRITER

Published: 13:36 EST, 16 November 2012 | Updated: 13:36 EST, 16 November 2012

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Ricky Burns is searching for a new opponent for the third defence of his WBO world lightweight title after Liam Walsh withdrew with a back injury.

Unbeaten Walsh was involved in a car accident earlier this week and has been advised to rest for the next month.

The 26-year-old, a surprise pick as challenger despite winning all 13 of his fights, was due to meet Burns at the ExCeL London on December 15.

Blow: Liam Walsh (right) has been forced to withdraw from the title fight

'I'm devastated that I'm not going to be challenging Burns for the world title,' Walsh said.

'I have followed the advice of the doctors and withdrawn from the fight.

'The doctors have said hopefully I'll be able to resume training in four weeks.

'To fight for the world title is my dream and this is just a setback and hope that I can get the opportunity to fight Burns again.'

Stunning: Ricky Burns beat Kevin Mitchell in Glasgow last time out

Burns, who was outstanding during his four-round demolition of Kevin Mitchell in December, will still headline the bill against a challenger yet to be named.

The 29-year-old Scot was upgraded from interim to full WBO champion after beating Michael Katsidis last November.

The rest of the bill includes Commonwealth super-middleweight champion George Groves defending his title against Glen Johnson, Billy Joe Saunders stakes his commonwealth middleweight title against Nick Blackwell with the vacant British title also on the line.