Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
My bet would be Mitchell because he is a world class fighter on his day such as when he beat the unbeaten Murray or Johannson. Also Burns lost to Alex Arthur, whilst it was a long time ago when he could say he was inexperienced, I got the impression that a world class fighter can beat Burns, which is what Kevin is.
Mitchell is a potential world class fighter, whereas Burns has improved enough to win and defend at world level. If Kevin can not get his head right, he is not a world class fighter. I have always admired his skills, and as an Englishman nothing would make me prouder than seeing him fulfil his potential, but the fact is Burns is already fighting at a level that Kevin has not proved himself at, and while it may not last forever, it strikes me as churlish how so many people are willing to dismiss his real achievements in favour of bigging up a fighter who has yet to match him.