CompuBox Stats: Burns Outworks, Outlands Katsidis

Punch stats dont lie. Burns took his game to anotrher level on Saturday. I think before that he was widely regarded as a Warren product who would be given easy defences at home but the ease in which he handled Kats showed he is genuinley world class and now a 2 weight champion. Kats has only ever lost to world champs but doesnt seem as intense as he once was.

The fact that Burns still works weekends in JJB is a testament to what a great guy he is. He's a world champion, something 99% of the population will never be, yet he never forgets his roots and keeps it real. I don't think he'll ever overtake Buchanan. But he can secure his legacy by continuing to beat top fighters. The lightweight division is stacked though, Frank better make the right choices for the fans. Huh? Overtake Buchanan? You mean overtake Ken Buchanan? The HOF great? He would have to beat some serious **** to even have the slightest, most miniscule chance of being considered to compare to Buchanan, let alone overtake him. How the fudge did this topic even come up? Ken Buchanan beat numerous HOFers and legends. Burns would honestly have to go and beat Pac or Mayweather (seriously....or at lead Marquez, Rios, Khan and Bradley all together) to even be considered up there with a HOF lightweight great like Buchanan. He ***** ******** in every single way and doesn't compare to the training laces on Kens smelly boots. WTF? Who even brought up this comparison?

Obviously people like Legend are ignorant about boxers outside of the USA. Burns was a good domestic talent when he lost to Arthur and Johanneson some years ago. He fought mediocre opponents until out of nowhere he gets a title fight against undefeated, well rated, Roman Martinez. 4 months earlier Burns had beaten tough journeyman Al Hamidi after being out of the ring for a year. No one expected Burns to win, it was a huge shock. The fact he just beat away a legitimate challenger for his belt proves his worth. Burns was always a good boxer he just lacked the power. Never did I think he'd become a world champion though. He's not gifted with bags of talent, he's worked very hard for this. He'll be kept away from Rios/Broner, rightly so, he'll be put in with good world level competition before he loses his title. I hope he fights DeMarco though. Great post, couldn't agree more with all your points. Burns is an example of reasonable ability with 100% dedication. Burns loves the sport and has already achieved more than he expected. Just listen to the guy, he is as genuine as they come, dedicates himself, respects all of his opponents and says he will continue boxing as long as he can. He does everything in the right manner and now is being rewarded in the ring. Wins another world title and he could well be our (Scotlands) greatest ever boxer. When I cheered on Alex Arthur all those years ago in their bout I'd never have expected Burns to achieve what he has. Full props to Burns.

Burns surprised me w/the ease in which he handled Katsidis...congrats and get him to the US...

burns will fight better opposition next year.. i doubt rios stays at 135 for much longer anyway... maybe 1 more fight.