Ricky Burns vs. Terence Crawford, billed as Man of Steel, was a professional boxing match contested on 1 March 2014, for the WBO Lightweight championship.

[2] Since his promotion to full WBO lightweight champion in January 2012, Ricky Burns had made four successful defences, the last of which was a split decision draw with Ray Beltrán in September 2013.

[5] After successful surgery Burns expressed interest in a rematch with Beltrán however, the WBO had installed unbeaten contenter Terence Crawford as their mandatory challenger.

"[7][8] Crawford, who was fighting outside the U.S. for the first time, expressed confidence for his first world title bout saying "I hope Burns is ready to walk to hell and back.

The chief support saw 2012 Olympic Gold medalist Anthony Joshua face Argentinian veteran Hector Alfredo Avila.

The action heated up in the 5th as Crawford began to showcase his offensive skills, with champion waiting too long to get his punches off.

Despite the tactical nature of the fight, with both boxers using feints, jabs, and lateral movement to disrupt each other, Crawford took control and set the pace.

By the 12th, Crawford was pouring on the pressure, looking to finish, landing a series of headshots with Burns on the ropes but the Champion remained upright and saw the final bell.