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 top 10 best fights.
1. Ryan Burnett defeats Lee Haskins
On June 10, 2017 Ryan Burnett fought Lee Haskins for the 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. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. 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.
3. Ryan Burnett loses to Nonito Donaire via KO
On November 3, 2018 Ryan Burnett defended his WBA (Super) bantamweight title against Nonito Donaire. Burnett was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Donaire was 35 with a record of 38-5. Burnett was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak, while Donaire was coming off a loss. Donaire stopped Burnett via retirement in the 4th round. Lost the title.
4. Ryan Burnett defeats Yonfrez Parejo
On March 31, 2018 Ryan Burnett defended his WBA (Unified) bantamweight title against Yonfrez Parejo. Burnett was 25 years old with a record of 18-0, and Parejo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Burnett won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Ryan Burnett defeats Anthony Settoul
On February 27, 2016 Ryan Burnett fought Anthony Settoul for the vacant WBC International bantamweight title. Burnett was 23 years old with a record of 12-0, and Settoul was 29 with a record of 21-4. Burnett was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Settoul was coming off a win. Burnett won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Ryan Burnett KOs Robert Kanalas
On October 10, 2015 Ryan Burnett fought Robert Kanalas for the vacant WBO European bantamweight title. Burnett was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Kanalas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Burnett stopped Robert Kanalas via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ryan Burnett KOs Jelbirt Gomera
On May 17, 2019 Ryan Burnett faced Jelbirt Gomera in a bantamweight bout. Burnett was 26 years old with a record of 19-1, and Gomera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was coming off a loss. Burnett stopped Jelbirt Gomera via TKO in the 6th round.
8. Ryan Burnett KOs Stephon McIntyre
On April 11, 2015 Ryan Burnett faced Stephon McIntyre. Burnett was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and McIntyre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Burnett stopped Stephon McIntyre via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ryan Burnett KOs Valentin Marinov
On November 22, 2014 Ryan Burnett faced Valentin Marinov. Burnett was 22 years old with a record of 4-0, and Marinov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Burnett stopped Valentin Marinov via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Ryan Burnett KOs Csaba Kovacs
On July 4, 2015 Ryan Burnett faced Csaba Kovacs. Burnett was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Kovacs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burnett was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Burnett stopped Csaba Kovacs via TKO in the 2nd round.