Scotland Ricky Burns produced sparkle enough to win a battle the night bonfire with banger Australia Michael Katsidis and claim the world boxing organization lightweight interim title in scrap festive last night.
It was a bravura performance of Glaswegian, despite scoring in unanimous decision points (117-112 and 117 of the justices of the United Kingdom-111 according to the people of the United States and Belgium) looks a bit generous.
Problematic weight Burns, 28, has been given the title of super-featherweight WBO INTERCONTINENTAL FLYWEIGHT TITLE to take a huge risk to opponents known as
The last round is a frenetic affair that had the crowd on their feet. Burns is now the only Scot in the 20 years to win the titles in two weight divisions. While the fight for the WBO INTERCONTINENTAL FLYWEIGHT TITLE title, it is possible that burns will soon be announced as champion Juan Manuel Marquez, official holders, face Manny Pacquiao on welterweight next Saturday and is likely to relinquish the belt.