Round-By-Round - Ryan Burnett (IBF) vs. Zhanat Zhakiyanov (WBA) - October 21st 2017

[Vincent stevenson]

I know both fighters quite well. With my lads having sparred numerous rounds with zanet. And with ryan farrag fighting ryan. Its a super close fight in my opinion and i just think zanet has quite a significant advantage in power and that might just give him the edge on the night.
Zanet by late stoppage for me. Though i wouldnt bet any money on it

[jamamb]

think burnett wins wide but not seen much of zz to be honest, only title win vs warren.just seems like a huge speed diffrence from what i have seen and burnrtt doesnt seem nearly as lazy as similarily fast handed warren. also far more mobile whereas warren stopped punching, gave away his speed, and stood in place to be swarmed.

noticed that zz also kod current euro champ guerfi and thats a good result, but just think burnett is quality and should have enough

[handsofstone]

Its gonna be a tough night for Burnett but I reckon he has the tools to pull it off, it wont be easy and he'll have to stay switched on because Zhakiyanov is relentless in coming forward but Burnett has great footwork and if he can use his feet the way Frampton did against Martinez then he should have the skills to outpoint Zhakiyanov, Burnett was a bit wild with the head against Haskins, he was badly cut and Zhakiyanov is wild with the head too so i'd imagine Adam Booth will have worked out a plan to avoid letting ZZ in on the inside, as tough as Zhakiyanov is I do think he was hurt when Warren decked him in his last fight so he's not GGG type tough

I cant see Burnett choosing to try hurt him though I reckon he'll win fairly comfortable on the cards but it'll be hard fought

[wesshaw1985]

current odds on the fight -

Burnett - 7/17
Zhakiyanov - 3/1

[boxingknockout]

current odds on the fight -

Burnett - 7/17
Zhakiyanov - 3/1

A worthwhile price on the Kazakh

[steve689]

Fancy Burnett late stoppage after a really good scrap. Cuts and bumps aplenty.

[wesshaw1985]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4TenfSyonw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8rRBfb1bA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spEfI1De_24

[wesshaw1985]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7uKVsZu0as

[thepocketrocket]

70% Burnett can stay out of the way and outbox ZZ. 30% ZZ leaves him in a crumpled heap as I have spoke to many boxers who say his power is incredible. Ryan will have to be alert for 36 minutes.

[wesshaw1985]

Main Card starts on Sky Sports at 7.35pm.

Running Order - http://www.matchroomboxing.com/fight-ni ... hakiyanov/

[Andrew]

Looking forward to this. My plan is to watch the BT undercard then switchover to this.

I think Burnett will truly arrive as a top level Bantamweight and should he win dominantly has to without question be top 5 p4p in Britain.

ZZ will bring it but Booth seems very confident in taking this fight due to the sparring they have done in the past.

He can build a very strong resume as well in the next year as his next two fights are pretty much set.

Emmanuel Rodriguez will definitely be next as the IBF mandatory is due and then the winner of Solis/McDonnell/Butler later in 2018.

[wesshaw1985]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY66EDdlQH0

[AGM]

Burnett

[Boxerbeetle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY66EDdlQH0

I do enjoy the way that IFL always deliberately pick thumbnails which make Hearn look ridiculous.

#banter

[rd350lc]

Josh Kelly best up and coming fighter in the UK for me .

Expect big things of this lad if he continues to develop under Booth

[Boxing Prospect]

Josh Kelly best up and coming fighter in the UK for me .

Expect big things of this lad if he continues to develop under Booth

Between Kelly and Taylor for me

[rd350lc]

Josh Kelly best up and coming fighter in the UK for me .

Expect big things of this lad if he continues to develop under Booth

Between Kelly and Taylor for me

Yes another prospect who looks to have the tools to go all the way

[Taansend]

Early stoppage but, by Jove, Kelly looks good, doesn't he.

[3132DW]

Early stoppage but, by Jove, Kelly looks good, doesn't he.

Left Hand is vicious - someone like a Theopane would be cracking test on Haye/Bellew undercard.

[handsofstone]

Kelly looks the absolute bollox even if the ref stepped in a bit early

Tennyson/Traynor was an excellent little scrap

[rd350lc]

Josh Kelly best up and coming fighter in the UK for me .

Expect big things of this lad if he continues to develop under Booth

Between Kelly and Taylor for me

After seeing zelfa Barrett for the first time you can add him to that list too - cracking fighter

[Boxing Prospect]

Hyland Vs Ormond is brilliant!

[ThereByTheGrace]

Ormond deserves the decision dominant second half

[Taansend]

Hyland Vs Ormond is brilliant!

The sort of fight that can make or break a prospect.

[sammy95]

117-110 is a touch silly