Zhanat Eskendiruly Zhakiyanov (; 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.
Professional career
Zhakiyanov has been trained by former light-welterweight unified world champion Ricky Hatton since 2013.* Zhakiyanov is known for his high workrate and punching power.
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.
Zhakiyanov vs. Edisherasvhili In September 2014, Zhakiyanov defeated Gagi Edisherashvili with a first-round knockout. The fight marked his tenth consecutive stoppage win.
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. 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.
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).*
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. Burnett and Zhakiyanov had previously trained in Hatton's gym together. 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.
Professional boxing record
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes29Loss27–2 Ryan BurnettUD12Oct 21, 2017 28Win27–1 Rau'shee WarrenSD12Feb 10, 2017 27Win26–1 Yonfrez ParejoSD12Nov 7, 2015 26Win25–1 Héctor GuzmánKO6 (12)May 9, 2015 25Win24–1 Roberto LerioKO2 (10), Nov 8, 2014 24Win23–1 Gagi EdisherashviliKO1 (10), Sep 10, 2014 23Win22–1 Karim GuerfiKO5 (12), Apr 26, 2014 22Win21–1 Yuriy VoroninTKO7 (8), Jul 16, 2013 21Win20–1 Michael EscobarTKO4 (6), Jun 28, 2013 20Win19–1 Erick Diaz SiregarKO2 (8), Dec 11, 2012 19Win18–1 Timur ShailezovTKO3 (10), May 25, 2012 18Win17–1 Lookdiew SithkruluorKO1 (10), Jan 27, 2012 17Win16–1 Dzmitri AgafonauTKO2 (8)Nov 3, 2011 16Win15–1 Anwar AlfadliTKO5 (6), Aug 19, 2011 15Win14–1 Benjamin PitteloudTKO2 (12), May 20, 2011 14Win13–1 Bahyt AbdurahimovUD10Dec 11, 2010 13Win12–1 Petchmuangnon Sor PoonsawatPTS6Aug 27, 2010 12Win11–1 Kong KiatprachaTKO2 (6), Aug 6, 2010 11Win10–1 Khvicha PapiashviliTKO2 (6), Nov 28, 2009 10Win9–1 Boido SimanjuntakKO2 (6)May 30, 2009 9Win8–1 Alexander FedorovUD8Apr 17, 2009 8Win7–1 Richard AgagadUD6Mar 7, 2009 7Win6–1 Rustam AbdullaevTKO4 (6)Oct 29, 2008 6Loss5–1 Sakhib UsarovUD8Oct 4, 2008 5Win5–0 Bahyt AbdurahimovUD4Jun 24, 2008 4Win4–0 Bekzat TampiyevTKO3 (4)Apr 19, 2009 3Win3–0 Bahyt AbdurahimovUD4Feb 15, 2008 2Win2–0 Samat KulbayevRTD3 (4)Aug 13, 2007 1Win1–0 Nabi KadirovUD4Aug 3, 2007
References
External links
Zhanat Zhakiyanov - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live