Ryan Burnett-ZZ - IBF/WBA Bantamweight Unification/Saturday/SKY/HBO

[Dia bando]

Burnett (IBF) is one the UK's most talented young fighters (quite surprisingly under the radar). An unbeaten (17-0, 9 KOs) super slick/skilled mover (typical Adam Booth type) that looked a puncher early in his career but of late not so. Did a number on the tricky experienced vet Lee Haskins last time (had him on the deck but couldn't get rid of him).

Zhanat Zhakiyanov (WBA) is a hard-as-nails pressure fighter from Golovkin country. He's racked up some good form (27-1, 18 KOs) travelling all over the shop to pull off upsets, none better than last time when getting off the floor to give Rau'shee Warren a 12 round hiding in his backyard. He's trained by Ricky Hatton, which as far as styles go is clearly a great match.

Can Burnett prevent the relentless stronger ZZ from walking through him? Burnett has a vicious, lightening right hand that he whips in from all over the shop (body and bonce) which ZZ is gonna be a sucker for. It's odds-on the fight goes the distance (4/9) but I think Burnett's weapon of a righthand combined with his twinkletoes will have ZZ wounded to the point of defeat before he ever gets started (he's been caught cold and dumped on his arse three times in recent bouts).

Burnett stoppage is just over 3/1 (16/5) / Rds 1-6 (9/1)

I think mate your round up on the fight is spot on should be a cracker Haskins can make anyone look bad theses eastern block fighters are tough SOBs very interesting this fight your thread has sparked my interest mate.

[Master]

Ryan Burnett: Belfast bantamweight bullish for Zhanat Zhakiyanov fight

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41666908

[Silkeyjoe]

Might be driving up on this. I think Burnett got a nasty cut v Haskins from a clash of heads that probably contributed to Burnett not getting rid of Haskins.

[Alpha]

I've got this as a 50/50. Burnett has the better ability but has he faced an opponent as aggressive Z can be? Both look in fantastic shape. Burnett in points or Z by kayo.