Michael Katsidis reckons Ricky Burns is the most dangerous British opponent he could face.
The Australian fights Burns on November 5 for the WBO interim lightweight title, as the Scot moves up a weight following three successful defences of his world super-featherweight title, which he won in spectacular fashion from Roman Martinez last year.
But Katsidis is expecting his toughest test yet in Britain following emphatic wins over Graham Earl and Kevin Mitchell in London.
Earl was stopped after five rounds at Wembley and Mitchell survived until just the third round at Upton Park.
Katsidis said of Coatbridge fighter Burns: "He is very dangerous, the most dangerous opponent I could have faced. Burns has better boxing ability than both Kevin Mitchell and Graham Earl.
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"Earl has the biggest heart out of them while Mitchell is a little inconsistent. Burns will be the best I have faced in the UK.
"Burns is powerful and is a very consistent fighter. He has shown it in the past."
The 31-year-old added: "I don't think Burns will be at a disadvantage moving up a weight. I think it's a move he should have made a long time ago.
"Some underestimate his power but not me. I do not feel I am the favourite for this fight or that I have the edge. I feel we are on par.
"I may be experienced at the top level but Burns has an awful a lot of experience too. He showed that last year when he won his title."
