Well done Ricky Burns new WBO world Champion in FOTY Candidate!!

[paddy448]

Totally agree with all u guys. I was expecting burns to get blown away, but he showed great heart ,determination and skill to pull out the win. What a great fight. I'm so happy for the lad. What a great way to kick off skys fight season. Well done again ricky burns.

[milmascaras1]

i was hoping interim champion, jorge solis would have fought martinez because i really never thought martinez was very good. i am absolutely certain solis would have easily beaten him. oh well, now solis will have to win the title from ricky burns.

[CFH]

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[Violent Demise]

I had a feeling Martinez might be a little overrated. Never thought he was that overrated. Looked completely one-dimensional. He most likely will go the same route as Prescott.

As for Burns. It was a good win for him. Showed heart. The title will most likely be gone in his next fight

[Dark Lord Al]

Was a top fight , Burns showed real Celtic grit , and well done to him.
However i feel that in a world of multi title holders , it just goes to show how poor some guys with belts are.
Martinez looked like a puncher with no boxing style or ability to adapt , 15 ko's in 24 wins doesnt exactly suggest Julian Jackson either.
However not taking anything away from Ricky he fought like a champion if nothing else.

[Fenster]

Good fight, great win for Burns he deserved it, cost me a mini-fortune though ()

[ono]

Good fight, great win for Burns he deserved it, cost me a mini-fortune though ()

I thought the same as you. Thought Martinez would have far too much for him. Great performance by Burns. It'll be tough for him to hang on to the title, but even if he loses in his first defence, he's still gone much further than probably anyone could have imagined.