Broner v Burns - Is this the right move?

The debate on everyone boxing fans lips since Ricky Burns devasting victory over fellow British lightweight rival Kevin Mitchell in Glasgow, Scotland on 22nd September 2012 is to get the fight on between himself and rising superstar Adrien Broner.

Burns shocked the world in the 50/50 fight with the power he showed to take out Mitchell in the fouth round via TKO with many people who have written off the Scottish two weight World Champion on many occasions. Many of his fans are calling for a huge unifaction bout to be made with newly crowned WBC Lightweight Champion, Adrien 'The Problem' Broner who not only beat but destroyed the former Champion Antonio Demarco in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA last night with a 8th Round stoppage.

I would never deny I was one of the people that doubted the credentials of Rickster from when he fought Roman Martinez when he was crowned the WBO Super-Featherweight Champion, when he fought Katsidis and finally believed he would lose to Mitchell. Burns is the most improved boxer in recent times but this may be one step to many.

Broner whom many have put in the same mould as the pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather looked unstoppable last night. He not only beat the number one Lightweight in the World he destroyed him. The range of punches 'The Problem' had at his disposal last night was breathtaking and the question was not would he fights Ricky Burns? but would Ricky Burns want to risk starting over again?

I believe there maybe more viable options for the man from Coatbridge in this open division. His management received criticism for the poor decision to put him in the ring against Liam Walsh but due to injury Burns is now left without an opponent for the bout on the 15th December. Burns will need to rise to face the Elite but Broner is defiantly not the option.

Burns should target Richar Abril or the winner of the IBF Lightweight bout between Miguel Vasquez or Mercito Gesta. Broner is destined to greater things and will eventually move up weight again. The problem could be dire for Burns.