Josh Burns

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Josh Burns
Born (1978-05-15) May 15, 1978 (age 46)
Lima, Ohio, United States
Other namesThe Hammer
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight264 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
DivisionHeavyweight (2006–present)
Light Heavyweight (2012)
Reach74+1⁄2 in (189 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofDearborn, 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).

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

Professional record breakdown
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

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

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Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
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

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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/

References

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  2. ^ "Josh Burns". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015.
  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.
  6. ^ "BKFC 17 Results". 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  7. ^ "BKFC 21 Results". 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  8. ^ "BKFC 63 HART vs STARLING". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  9. ^ Staff (2024-08-03). "BKFC 63: Hart vs. Starling Full Results". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  10. ^ Snell, Robert. "Beefy MMA brawler taps out in $112M conspiracy case". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
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