Ricky Burns is looking to make history and become the three-weight world champion when he takes on Michele Di Rocco at Glasgow's SSE Hydro next month.

The 32-year-old will fight on Saturday, May 28 for the vacant WBA World Super-Lightweight title in what will be his first fight in Scotland for nearly two years.

Burns can add world title glory at 140lbs to his achievements as WBO king at Super-Featherweight and Lightweight when he faces Italian Di Rocco, who is unbeaten in almost nine years.

The Scotsman, who lost out to Omar Figueroa Jr last May, is determined to impress in front of a home crowd.

"This is a huge fight and a massive opportunity for me to make history,” said Burns.

"It feels like a long time coming returning to Glasgow and I feel this is the perfect opportunity for me to grab another world title in front of my loyal supporters.

"It's been a frustrating few years but I felt showed against Figueroa last summer that I can still mix it with the very best at world level.

"Di Rocco is a tough guy and he will bring the best out of me - but it's a fight I'm so confident I will win and give my fans a great show.

"There are massive fights for me at Lightweight and Super-Lightweight – I've spoken to my trainer Tony Sims and we feel I can compete competitively at either weight class and this fight will lead on to great things for me."

Promoter Eddie Hearn said: "I am delighted to deliver this opportunity for Ricky to make history and become a three-weight World champion.

"It will be the first night of boxing ever at the magnificent SSE Hydro and I know the fans will raise the roof. Di Rocco is unbeaten in nearly nine years but I truly believe Ricky will make history on May 28.

"The card will be stacked with Matchroom and Scottish talent; Tyrone Nurse will defend his British Super-Lightweight crown against Glasgow's Willie Limond, while new star Ryan Burnett will continue his march to World titles.

"Commonwealth games hero Charlie Flynn will be in his first title action and undefeated young stars Joe Ham and Lewis Paulin get the chance to shine. After nearly two years away from Scotland, it's great to be back with a huge show!"