Gilbert Burns, after his fight with Khamzat Chimaev, has experienced an increase in fame and financial success, which he believes has negatively impacted his professional focus. Although grateful for the recognition and opportunities, Burns feels that the distractions from sponsors and the lifestyle changes detracted from his dedication to training and his ultimate goal of becoming a champion. Despite bouncing back from the Chimaev loss with victories, he acknowledges the need to realign with his original ambitions in the sport.
I think it a got a lot of recognition, what is not a bad thing. It was good, lot of opportunities, couple of sponsors, the fans recognizing everywhere.
And it built up my platform to a different level. But then you kind of get caught up with these a little bit, like making money, travelling, getting recognition.
And I think that kind of took me slowly away of my path, that 'Durinho' that trains hard, want to become a champion.
Was not a bad thing to have that financial growth but it kind of took me little bit out of my path.
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