Burns, Tiger

Dan Levine

A South African, Burns was that country's National middleweight champion in 1946-47.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
Turning professional in 1937, Burns won his first two fights by knockout. Although he lost his next six fights, Burns then went undefeated in his next nine fights before serving in World War II. Inactive as a boxer from 1941-44, he returned to the ring in November 1945, and lost a six-round decision to Johnny Pieters. Five months later, Burns and Pieters had a rematch, but this time the South African middleweight title was on the line. Burns avenged his previous defeat and won the bout, and the title, with a 12-round decision. Burns held the belt for a little more than a year before getting knocked out by Bob Bradley in June 1947 in his first title defense; Burns had defeated Bradley in a non-title bout in 1946. Burns fought only twice more during his career, winning a decision over Pieters in 1948, but losing to Gerry Mulder in January 1949. He retired following that bout, having won 13 of 25 career decisions.

Origin:
South Africa

Career Statistics:
Professional record:
Wins: 13 (5 by knockout)
Losses: 11
Draws: 1

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