STEWART BURT deserves his fairytale of New York, even if he's not prepared to drop the ball in the Big Apple.

In a few days the Scottish boxer will jet out to the city that never sleeps to welcome in the new year buoyed by the bounty offered up by the one that will come to a shimmering conclusion.

And what a 2016 it's been for the young man from Newton Mearns. Three fights have brought three wins and in turn maintained Burt's unbeaten record in the pro ranks.

On Sunday his latest scalp was earned with a convincing points decision over Polish fighter Sylwester Walczak at the Glasgow Hilton. It means he can head off Stateside with his other have content with his year's work, and understandably excited about what lies just around the corner.

"It was just to finish the year on a high," said Burt. "It was just a matter of keeping my record going, get as many fights as possible and just building.

"The experience of this year will set me up for bigger fights with more rounds hopefully next year.

"The main thing was the win. It was quite frustrating because my opponent changed three times on the week of the fight so I was unsure who I was actually fighting.

"You just have to concentrate on yourself and keep up your belief in yourself that you'll be ready for anybody that's going to come at you.

"He wasn't a world beater by any manner of means but there's no such thing as an easy fight. I was prepared for him.

"I thought I had him away a few times but I couldn't find that finishing blow."

Two years have since flown by since Burt made the step up from the amateurs. The seven wins and single draw as a professional tell the story of a fighter who is more than suited to this environment.

The mature 26-year-old is understandably wanting to continue that formidable run of form but also compliment it with a stronger cutting edge to suit his style.

Up to this point, Burt has been coming out on top in a series of four-round fights, with each of his wins coming on a points decision. With the passing of time and his reputation already cemented, the Glasgow man is hoping more time in the ring will bring the knock out blows he craves.

"With the way my style is, I may take a few rounds to get started," he said.

"On a four-round distance it's quite frustrating as you're just finishing as you're getting started.

"When I start in the six to eight rounders, it gives me more time to dish out the punishment on my opponents rather than in just a few rounds.

"I believe if we do start stacking them up I will get the stoppages in. Well that's the plan!"

Now, back to that fairytale of New York.

Burt will bring in the bells with the manhattan skyline as his backdrop, a rare bit of down time before the rush, work and pain begins in earnest upon his return.

Ever the professional, though, he concedes even the lure of Broadway, the Statue of Liberty or an Empire State of mind can truly distract him from the task at hand.

"I said at the end of camp that I couldn't wait for a couple of weeks of a break but already I'm considering going to the gym. I just get bored," explained Burt.

"I'm used to training every single day and after two days I'm getting itchy feet.

"Having said that, I will be in New York so I don't think I'll be as bored as I would be here! We'll just need to see!

"I don't want to fall off completely and let the fitness disappear completely, but I know as soon as I come back it will be straight on to the really tough sessions.

"Maybe I'll go on a few runs through Central Park. I might hire a bike that'll be easier and certainly more enjoyable."