In an article for the Scottish Daily Record Joe has tipped Ricky Burns, who fights Aussie Michael Katsidis in London this Saturday to become a two weight world champion. He has kept a close eyen on Burns' career and believes he has what it takes to become part of an elite group of Champions.
Joe commented 'Ricky is an improving fighter, even a decade on from his first pro fight. ricky is like me be because he didn't get the big fights at the start of his career, that means he retains the hunger that sustains him at this stage of his progress"