About Josh Burns
Born 1978. Josh Burns is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Josh Burns (born May 15, 1978) is an American professional bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. 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. 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. 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 BKBâ„¢, 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.
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.
Burns faced Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 21 on September 10, 2021. Burns won by first-round knockout.
Burns faced Sam Shewmaker in a rematch on August 3, 2024 at BKFC 63. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
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.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Josh Parisian TKO (punches) TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella
Lansing, Michigan, United States Loss
Justin Wren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 141
Temecula, California, United States Loss
Bobby Lashley Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 123
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss
Raphael Butler TKO (retirement) Bellator 107
Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win
Matt Eckerle TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2
Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States Win
Jack Rome Submission (punches) GC: Gladiator Challenge
San Diego, California, United States Return to Heavyweight. Loss
Rich Hale TKO (punches) Bellator 69
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Light heavyweight debut. Loss
Thiago Santos Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 53
Miami, Oklahoma, United States Loss
Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 40
Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win
Jeffrey Kugel TKO (punches) IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Loss
Kelly Gray TKO ( verbal submission ) MMA Xplosion: Gunderson vs. Sharp
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss
Patrick Barrentine Submission MMA Big Show: Mayhem
Florence, Indiana, United States Loss
Dave Hess Submission (rear naked choke) MMA Big Show: Retribution
Florence, Indiana, United States Win
Stephen Williams Decision (split) Poor Boy Promotions: Return to the River
Detroit, Michigan, United States Win
Phillip Hill Decision (unanimous) Poor Boy Promotions: Motown Madness
Detroit, Michigan, United States Win
James Kilpatrick Submission (north south choke) Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 2
Detroit, Michigan, United States Win
Matt O'Connor KO (punches) Poor Boy Promotions: Rooster Tail Fight Night 2
Detroit, Michigan, United States Win
Gabriel Martinez TKO (punches) Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 1
Detroit, Michigan, United States Mixed martial arts amateur record Win
Matt Goff Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: New Breed
Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Bare-knuckle boxing record Loss
Sam Shewmaker Decision (unanimous) BKFC 63
Sturgis, South Dakota, United States Loss
Levi Costa Decision (unanimous) BYB 11: Brawl in the Pines
Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States Loss
D. J. Linderman TKO (referee stoppage) BYB 11: Brawl in Doral
Doral, Florida, United States Loss
Tony Lopez Decision (unanimous) BYB 9: Tampa Brawl
Tampa, Florida, United States Win
Sam Shewmaker KO (punch) BKFC 21
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Loss
Frank Tate TKO (corner stoppage) BKFC 17
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Win
Chris Sarro KO (punches) BKFC 15
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Loss
Daniel Podmore TKO (doctor stoppage) BKB 17
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Loss
Tony Johnson TKO (doctor stoppage) BKB 13
London, England, United Kingdom Win
Adam Jenkins KO BKB 10
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Loss
Mick Terrill TKO (referee stoppage) BKB 9
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Win
Billy Hawthorn KO BKB 7
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Win
Neil Derry KO BKB 6
Coventry, England, United Kingdom Win
Karl Cook KO BKB 5
Coventry, England, United Kingdom Loss
Hari Miles Decision (unanimous) BKB 4
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Who is Josh Burns?
American mixed martial arts fighter
When was Josh Burns born?
Josh Burns was born on 15 May 1978 in London.
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Josh Burns is a mixed martial arts fighter.
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Josh Burns is American.
Sources & further reading
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