Ricky Burns - Raymundo Beltran this weekend!

[Beanz]

Burns could stop Beltran just like he did Mitchell and people would still not give him any credit.

"Oh Beltran was distracted "
"He wasn't 100%"
"The reff made him lose focus"
"Somebody started playing THE BAGPIPES !"

Wouldn't be the first fighter to be overated purely for the fact that he was Mexican. Should be a decent tear up but I think Burns' experience should shade it for him. The same experience that allowed him to not shoot his bolt and beat Gonzalez despite being outboxed by a very decent boxer.

[erics44]

ricky burns is a big boy for the weight, big strong arms, solid guard and punches very nicely

he wasn't at his best in his last fight but it wasn't as bad as everyone is suggesting

I think it will take someone special to beat him

[superheavyrhun]

I liked his comment on an interview today, when he was asked whether or not he'd be going to the Scotland football match on Friday.

"I'll probably have to give it a miss and watch it on the telly, I don't want to waste valuable eating time!"

I reckon he should have the beating of Beltran, Burns has been tested plenty of times before and pulled out the win, I reckon he does so again.

[Tam Seddon]

I liked his comment on an interview today, when he was asked whether or not he'd be going to the Scotland football match on Friday.

"I'll probably have to give it a miss and watch it on the telly, I don't want to waste valuable eating time!"

I reckon he should have the beating of Beltran, Burns has been tested plenty of times before and pulled out the win, I reckon he does so again.

Happy birthday Rhun

[Master]

Burns was awful against Gonzales and I was surprised at how easily he was being out worked. If he shows the form that he had previously when beating Mitchell and Katasidis he should easily win. Beltran is tough and I think I saw him beat Lundy who is a good fighter on ESPN.

[Violent Demise]

Burns could stop Beltran just like he did Mitchell and people would still not give him any credit.

"Oh Beltran was distracted "
"He wasn't 100%"
"The reff made him lose focus"
"Somebody started playing THE BAGPIPES !"

Wouldn't be the first fighter to be overated purely for the fact that he was Mexican. Should be a decent tear up but I think Burns' experience should shade it for him. The same experience that allowed him to not shoot his bolt and beat Gonzalez despite being outboxed by a very decent boxer.

Experience had nothing to do with it. That was just Gonzalez showing his true nature. Which is to quit. Burns just happened to be at the right place at the right time

[Fenster]

This should be a good styles match-up. I reckon the most likely outcome is Burns on PTS, he should be able to play boxer more in this fight compared with last time, however I've been contemplating backing Beltran all week at around the 4/1 mark.

[erics44]

This should be a good styles match-up. I reckon the most likely outcome is Burns on PTS, he should be able to play boxer more in this fight compared with last time, however I've been contemplating backing Beltran all week at around the 4/1 mark.

I think youd be daft to bet on beltran

I don't know anything about him as a boxer but if you study his record he hasn't really beaten anyone of any note and as soon as he steps up to even just below world level he seems to lose

people talk about the lundy win but that was razor close and this is the same fella who just lost all 10 rounds to ajose alusigon (spelling!!)

he could be tough so burns on points is a possibility, I think he might knock him out tho, what are the odds on that?

[Fenster]

Lundy beat Olusegun.

Maybe I am daft but I've watched Beltran fight, i'm not just basing my opinion on his boxrec record. Gonzales had no chance on paper either but boxed Burns head off until quitting (I backed him too).

You can get 11/4 for Burns to KO him.

[Rantcatrat]

@Fenster - i think you got a good bet at 4/1 on Beltran. I'm not sure he wins, but those odds are nice.

[VG_Addict]

If Burns wins, he should fight Vasquez to determine the true champion at LW.

[FinitoElDinamita]

This should be a good styles match-up. I reckon the most likely outcome is Burns on PTS, he should be able to play boxer more in this fight compared with last time, however I've been contemplating backing Beltran all week at around the 4/1 mark.

I think youd be daft to bet on beltran

I don't know anything about him as a boxer but if you study his record he hasn't really beaten anyone of any note and as soon as he steps up to even just below world level he seems to lose

people talk about the lundy win but that was razor close and this is the same fella who just lost all 10 rounds to ajose alusigon (spelling!!)

he could be tough so burns on points is a possibility, I think he might knock him out tho, what are the odds on that?

One has to be daft to bet on Beltran? at the same time U say that you dont even know him as a boxer . You make no sense.

You are either ignorant or dont know much about boxing/styles...

You dont study records, you study styles.. I dont mean to knock on you but somebody who makes pick off records is a classic example of a boxrec warrior..

Beltran is one of those fighters who are much better than what his record suggests and some of those losses were borderline robberies while some were close bouts that could have gone his way..

Sharif Bogere fight for instance. I assume you didnt watch that fight but Bogere should have lost his undefeated record to Beltran. He got a gift.

Beltran is a victim of circumstances and he's a whole alot better than his record..

[Spicoli]

I've slept on Burns but if in fact he is the type who can be out hustled and fails to establish respectable power, he will most likely be in deep doo doo with Beltran. Beltran is far from "your stereo typical face first Meheecan slugger" and knows how to break a guy down and mix his attack. Burns better pack a lunch and get some sleep cause he will not be allowed to rest. What's the actual start time??

[ruthless rocco]

burns looked a little uneasy at the weigh in.

[IamInuit]

I've slept on Burns but if in fact he is the type who can be out hustled and fails to establish respectable power, he will most likely be in deep doo doo with Beltran. Beltran is far from "your stereo typical face first Meheecan slugger" and knows how to break a guy down and mix his attack. Burns better pack a lunch and get some sleep cause he will not be allowed to rest. What's the actual start time??

Forget what State you are in but its 3 est or noon my time. I think Ricky has gained some pop moving up as there has been much more to his punches. I also think his boxing has improved. The safe bet is a points win but I have a feeling he ends it late.