Can Ricky Burns now get the credit he so badly deserves!

This lad is clearly a world class operator and has been for some time. His performance against Martinez was fantastic yet was over looked by most who claimed he would lose what he battled so bravely for as soon as his first defence. Last night he was wrote off by 90% of the sports followers claiming Katsidis would walk through him but he proved what some of us have believed all along. Being a Glasgow boy I would like to say Ricky done our nation and himself proud last night and it’s about time folk gave the boy the credit he’s due! Well done Ricky!

Comments (9)

hayemaker07

Good performance from Burns; was very impressive. I had to admit I had Katsidis to go straight through Burns but Burns did well and controlled the fight. I'd like to see him in there with Mitchell next and then step up in competition if he comes through that. But can't take anything away from him last night; quality performance. World Class? Bit early to be calling him that just yet. He's a Two weight world champion! surly that warrants world class status!

14y ago

P4P_No1

14y ago

yuppie

I was impressed with him, nice jab (in the early rounds), he looks like he has a little power especially in those body shots. His defense impressed me, he obviously chose to cover on the ropes instead of fighting/countering (like graham earl). If he gets Mitchell next, id take Burns over him..kevin lets himself get hit too much.

14y ago

Evil_Abed

He's a very solid fighter at 135. Wouldn't call him world class yet. He needs to win a real title vs a elite 135 fighter first. But I think he can hang with anyone at 135.

14y ago

240sxdippin

no respect from me. he fought a guy whos barely even got one dimension to work with

14y ago

drebin

I'm really happy for him, he boxed brilliantly. It was a great, disciplined performance but I wont get too carried away. Katsidis is a tough test for anyone, but he's not up there with the best in the division. I'm interested to see how Ricky copes with someone with a bit more skill, but he proved so many people wrong and showed he belongs at this level.

14y ago

frostyg

i give him full respect for doing exactly what was needed against a guy who gives anybody and everybody a hard night (guerrero excluded perhaps, but that took an excellent performance). wait and see how he does against other more skilled fighters but absolutely full credit for last night.

14y ago

Sparked_1985

He's done really well. This is a man who lost to Carl Johansson. That's exponential improvement.

14y ago

Dirk_Diggler_UK

I will admit he impressed me last night with his performance. I thought he would get knocked out. But I still think he would've lost to Broner and that Warren and his people knew that. I reckon he'll fight Kevin Mitchell next and I'd have him as an underdog there too.

14y ago