Gilbert Burns has expressed skepticism about Colby Covington’s explanation for his defeat to Leon Edwards in a recent welterweight title fight. Covington claimed that a broken foot he suffered early in the match hindered his performance, but Burns isn’t convinced.
According to Burns, he observed Covington moving around normally post-fight without any visible signs of injury, casting doubt on the legitimacy of Covington’s foot injury excuse. Burns believes that Covington was simply outmatched by Edwards, who effectively shut him down during the fight.
While Burns is a potential future opponent for Covington, he is currently focused on his upcoming bout against Jack Della Maddalena. He questions the relevance of a potential fight with Covington, given Covington’s recent performance and lower standing in the welterweight rankings.
Burns remains uninterested in facing Covington in the near future, emphasizing the importance of his upcoming fight with Maddalena. He believes that Covington’s aspirations for another title shot are unrealistic, pointing out that his recent callouts to other fighters indicate a lack of serious competition in his division.
In conclusion, Burns doubts the validity of Covington’s broken foot excuse and views him as a diminished contender in the welterweight division. He remains focused on his upcoming fight and does not prioritize a potential matchup with Covington at this time.