THEY say you can only beat who is put in front of you.

For Stewart Burt, there is little regard to the man who is about to cross his path in a few days' time.

To the Glasgow fighter, it's just the latest opportunity to impress even further on the road to boxing greatness he is currently travelling down.

While the fight has been the main focus for the 24-year-old over the past weeks and months, the opponent he will actually take on in his third bout is more of a trivial matter.

Yorkshireman Luke Keleher will travel north to Glasgow for the contest at the Gorbals Leisure Centre on Saturday May 2 with one victory and two defeats under his belt.

It is a record Burt has already surpassed with two wins from just two pro fights.

Speaking to SportTimes, the man from Newton Mearns explains the importance of preparation for the fight, especially in the early stages of his career.

Yet he is candid in admission that the focus is all on himself and not on the 28-year-old he is about to go toe-to-toe with.

"It's the same as always, I really don't care who I fight because I'll be ready for anyone," said welterweight Burt. "Bring him on, as they say.

"It's been a pretty tough run in to this fight, to be honest. This training camp has probably been the hardest yet.

"Normally we do it over eight weeks, but this one has been crammed into six so it has been pretty intense.

"I've enjoyed it though. I feel fit and strong and that I'm ready to go now. I just want it over and done with.

"It's all about ticking over for next weekend and making sure I get the job done."

Just like Joe Ham and Charlie Flynn, Burt has taken to the switch from amateur boxing to the professional ranks with great ease.

Part of Alex Morrison's stable, he has so far repaid the faith shown in him by the Scottish fight icon who offered him a route to take his career to the next level.

With expectation comes great responsibility and pressure, but Burt believes he can handle the strain.

He said: "There is a wee bit of mental pressure there but I try not to think about it too much. If you stress about it your mind will be all over the place.

"I know myself, how good I am and how much potential I have. I'm just sticking to my training and making sure I keep doing what I do. It's working so far."

Burt added: "In the amateurs you need to be fit all year round because competitions can spring up just a couple of days in advance.

"But now I've got a fair bit of notice and I'm working towards one day over a long period of time and it helps keep you motivated.

"I'm putting everything into this one night and I want to make it count."

Tickets for the fight night are still available from Morrison's Gym on 0141 554 7777.