Best fights of Ryan Burnett
Over 6 years as a professional, Ryan Burnett has compiled a 20-1 (10) record, including nine title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Ryan Burnett defeats Zhanat Zhakiyanov
On October 21, 2017 Ryan Burnett, the IBF bantamweight champion, met Zhanat Zhakiyanov, the WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight champion, in a title unification fight. Burnett was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Zhakiyanov was 33 with a record of 27-1. Burnett was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Zhakiyanov was on a 22-fight winning streak. Burnett won via unanimous decision. Became the unified bantamweight champion.
2. Ryan Burnett defeats Lee Haskins
On June 10, 2017 Ryan Burnett fought Lee Haskins for the vacant IBF bantamweight title. Burnett was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Haskins was 34 with a record of 34-3. Burnett was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Haskins was on a 8-fight winning streak. Burnett won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
