Zhanat Zhakiyanov

Zhanat Zhakiyanov (Kazakh: Жанат Ескендирулы Жакиянов; born 4 November 1983) is a Kazakh former professional boxer who competed from 2007 to 2017. He held the WBA (Undisputed) and IBO bantamweight titles in 2017.

Zhanat Zhakiyanov
Жанат Жакиянов
Statistics
Real nameЖанат Ескендирулы Жакиянов
Nickname(s)ZZ
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
NationalityKazakh
Born (1983-11-04) November 4, 1983
Blagoveshchenka, Jambyl Region, Kazakh SSR
(now Kazakhstan)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins27
Wins by KO18
Losses2

Professional career

Zhakiyanov has been trained by former light-welterweight unified world champion Ricky Hatton since 2013.[1] Zhakiyanov is known for his high workrate and punching power.[2]

Zhakiyanov vs. Kadirov

Zhakiyanov made his professional debut in August 2007, defeating Nabi Kadirov by unanimous decision on Shymkent.

Zhakiyanov vs. Usarov

Zhakiyanov suffered his first lost against Sakhib Usarov on his fifth fight.

Zhakiyanov vs. Abdurahimov

On 2010, Zhakiyanov claimed the ABCO bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Bahyt Abdurahimov.

Zhakyanov vs. Guerfi

Zhakiyanov then defeated Karim Guerfi to win the EBU bantamweight title. Guerfi built a lead on the scorecards but Zhakiyanov knocked him out with a right hand at the end of round 5.[3]

Zhakiyanov vs. Edisherasvhili

In September 2014, Zhakiyanov defeated Gagi Edisherashvili with a first-round knockout. The fight marked his tenth consecutive stoppage win.[4]

Zhakiyanov vs. Guzman

Zhakiyanov defeated Héctor Guzmán for the WBA International title. Both fighters showed technical deficiencies during the fight, throwing wide, looping punches. Guzmán went down in round 1 and Zhakiyanov went down in round 2, but Zhakiyanov won the fight with a round-6 knockout.[5] In November 2015, he defeated Yonfrez Parejo by split decision (116-113, 115–113, 112–116) for the WBA interim title. The fight halted Zhakiyanov's 12-fight knockout streak.[6][7]

Zhakiyanov vs. Warren

In February 2017, Zhakiyanov defeated Rau'shee Warren to win the WBA world title. Zhakiyanov went down twice in round 1, but outworked Warren throughout the rest of the fight and knocked him down in round 3, but the referee ruled it a slip. Zhakiyanov won the fight by split decision (116-110, 115–111, 111–115).[8]

Zhakyanov vs. Burnett

In August 2017, it was announced that Zhakiyanov would face IBF bantamweight titlist Ryan Burnett on 21 October 2017. Both fighters would be defending their respective world title for the first time against each other.[9] Burnett and Zhakiyanov had previously trained in Hatton's gym together.[10] On fight night, Burnett won a unanimous decision (119-109, 118–110, 117–112) after a tense fight that saw him and Zhakiyanov trade blows in close quarters for most of the twelve rounds.[11]

Professional boxing record
29 fights 27 wins 2 losses
By knockout 18 0
By decision 9 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Loss 27–2 United Kingdom Ryan Burnett UD 12 21 Oct 2017 United Kingdom SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland Lost WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title;
For IBF bantamweight title
28 Win 27–1 United States Rau'shee Warren SD 12 Feb 10, 2017 United States Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, US Won WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title
27 Win 26–1 Venezuela Yonfrez Parejo SD 12 Nov 7, 2015 Monaco Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco Won WBA interim bantamweight title
26 Win 25–1 Argentina Héctor Guzmán KO 6 (12) May 9, 2015 Bulgaria Gymnasium of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Vratsa, Bulgaria Won vacant WBA International bantamweight title
25 Win 24–1 Philippines Roberto Lerio KO 2 (10), 1:16 Nov 8, 2014 Australia Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler, Australia
24 Win 23–1 Georgia (country) Gagi Edisherashvili KO 1 (10), 2:29 Sep 10, 2014 Belarus Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk, Belarus Won vacant WBC Eurasia Pacific bantamweight title
23 Win 22–1 France Karim Guerfi KO 5 (12), 2:39 Apr 26, 2014 United Kingdom Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK Won European bantamweight title
22 Win 21–1 Belarus Yuriy Voronin TKO 7 (8), 0:25 Jul 16, 2013 Belarus Moulin Rouge Club, Minsk, Belarus
21 Win 20–1 Nicaragua Michael Escobar TKO 4 (6), 2:04 Jun 28, 2013 United Kingdom Holiday Inn, Belfast, Northern Ireland
20 Win 19–1 Indonesia Erick Diaz Siregar KO 2 (8), 1:03 Dec 11, 2012 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
19 Win 18–1 Kyrgyzstan Timur Shailezov TKO 3 (10), 2:50 May 25, 2012 Kazakhstan Restaurant Rukia, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
18 Win 17–1 Thailand Lookdiew Sithkruluor KO 1 (10), 2:00 Jan 27, 2012 Kazakhstan Sports Palace Zhenis, Petropavl, Kazakhstan Retained ABCO Continental bantamweight title
17 Win 16–1 Belarus Dzmitri Agafonau TKO 2 (8) Nov 3, 2011 Belarus Gagarin Club, Minsk, Belarus
16 Win 15–1 Kuwait Anwar Alfadli TKO 5 (6), 1:25 Aug 19, 2011 United Kingdom Tower Circus, Blackpool, England
15 Win 14–1 Switzerland Benjamin Pitteloud TKO 2 (12), 2:20 May 20, 2011 Switzerland Salle du Bourg, Martigny, Switzerland Won vacant EBU European External bantamweight title
14 Win 13–1 Uzbekistan Bahyt Abdurahimov UD 10 Dec 11, 2010 Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan Won vacant ABCO Continental bantamweight title
13 Win 12–1 Thailand Petchmuangnon Sor Poonsawat PTS 6 Aug 27, 2010 Thailand E-sarn University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
12 Win 11–1 Thailand Kong Kiatpracha TKO 2 (6), 1:44 Aug 6, 2010 Thailand Light Infantry Boxing Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
11 Win 10–1 Georgia (country) Khvicha Papiashvili TKO 2 (6), 2:27 Nov 28, 2009 Kazakhstan Kazakh State Circus, Almaty, Kazakhstan
10 Win 9–1 Indonesia Boido Simanjuntak KO 2 (6) May 30, 2009 Kazakhstan Kazakh State Circus, Almaty, Kazakhstan
9 Win 8–1 Russia Alexander Fedorov UD 8 Apr 17, 2009 Kazakhstan Sports Palace "Dostyk", Almaty, Kazakhstan
8 Win 7–1 Philippines Richard Agagad UD 6 Mar 7, 2009 Kazakhstan Ablay Khan Sports Club, Almaty, Kazakhstan
7 Win 6–1 Kyrgyzstan Rustam Abdullaev TKO 4 (6) Oct 29, 2008 Uzbekistan Club "OQ-TEPA", Tashkent, Uzbekistan
6 Loss 5–1 Russia Sakhib Usarov UD 8 Oct 4, 2008 Russia Borisoglebsky Sports Palace, Ramenskoye, Russia
5 Win 5–0 Uzbekistan Bahyt Abdurahimov UD 4 Jun 24, 2008 Kazakhstan Shymkent, Kazakhstan
4 Win 4–0 Kazakhstan Bekzat Tampiyev TKO 3 (4) Apr 19, 2009 Kazakhstan Kazakh State Circus, Almaty, Kazakhstan
3 Win 3–0 Uzbekistan Bahyt Abdurahimov UD 4 Feb 15, 2008 Kazakhstan Sports Palace "Dostyk", Almaty, Kazakhstan
2 Win 2–0 Kazakhstan Samat Kulbayev RTD 3 (4) Aug 13, 2007 Kazakhstan Shymkent, Kazakhstan
1 Win 1–0 Kazakhstan Nabi Kadirov UD 4 Aug 3, 2007 Kazakhstan Shymkent, Kazakhstan

References
  2. "Category: Zhanat Zhakiyanov". Asian Boxing.
  3. "Lucas Browne, With Severe Cut, Blasts Bahoeli in Five - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2014-04-26. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  4. "Zhanat Zhakiyanov, Kirill Relikh Shine in Minsk - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
  5. "Zhakiyanov Halts Guzman To Claim WBA International Title".
  6. "Zhanat Zhakiyanov vs. Yonfrez Parejo this Saturday - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  7. Bloque dearmas. "Yonfrez Parejo pierde ante Zhanat Zhakiyanov el tÃtulo mundial gallo | Otros Deportes". Meridiano.com.ve. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  9. "Ryan Burnett to face Zhanat Zhakiyanov in world bantamweight unification title fight". 2 August 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
  10. "Burnett and Zhakiyanov friends turned foes".
  11. "Ryan Burnett beats Zhanat Zhakiyanov to win WBA bantamweight world title". 21 October 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
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