Zhanat Zhakiyanov
Zhanat Zhakiyanov (Kazakh: Жанат Ескендирулы Жакиянов; born 4 November 1983) is a Kazakh former professional boxer who held the WBA (Super) and IBO bantamweight titles in 2017.
| Zhanat Zhakiyanov Жанат Жакиянов | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Жанат Ескендирулы Жакиянов |
| Nickname(s) | ZZ |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Born | November 4, 1983 Blagoveshchenka, Jambyl Region, Kazakh SSR (now Kazakhstan) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 29 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 2 |
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 made his professional debut on August 2017, defeating Nabi Kadirov by unanimous decision on Shymkent. Zhakiyanov suffered his first lost against Sakhib Usarov on his fifth fight.
On 2010, Zhakiyanov claimed the ABCO bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Bahyt Abdurahimov. 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] On September 2014, Zhakiyanov defeated Gagi Edisherashvili with a first-round knockout. The fight marked his tenth consecutive stoppage win.[4]
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] On 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]
On 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] On 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 |  |
UD | 12 | 21 Oct 2017 | |
Lost WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title; For IBF bantamweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 |  |
SD | 12 | Feb 10, 2017 | |
Won WBA (Undisputed) bantamweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 |  |
SD | 12 | Nov 7, 2015 |  |
Won WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 |  |
KO | 6 (12) | May 9, 2015 |  |
Won vacant WBA International bantamweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 |  |
KO | 2 (10), 1:16 | Nov 8, 2014 | .svg.png){kind=small} |
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| 24 | Win | 23–1 |  |
KO | 1 (10), 2:29 | Sep 10, 2014 |  |
Won vacant WBC Eurasia Pacific bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 |  |
KO | 5 (12), 2:39 | Apr 26, 2014 | |
Won European bantamweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | |
TKO | 7 (8), 0:25 | Jul 16, 2013 | |
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| 21 | Win | 20–1 |  |
TKO | 4 (6), 2:04 | Jun 28, 2013 | |
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| 20 | Win | 19–1 |  |
KO | 2 (8), 1:03 | Dec 11, 2012 |  |
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| 19 | Win | 18–1 |  |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:50 | May 25, 2012 |  |
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| 18 | Win | 17–1 |  |
KO | 1 (10), 2:00 | Jan 27, 2012 | |
Retained ABCO Continental bantamweight title |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | Nov 3, 2011 | |
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 |  |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:25 | Aug 19, 2011 | |
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| 15 | Win | 14–1 |  |
TKO | 2 (12), 2:20 | May 20, 2011 | |
Won vacant EBU European External bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 |  |
UD | 10 | Dec 11, 2010 | |
Won vacant ABCO Continental bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | |
PTS | 6 | Aug 27, 2010 | |
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| 12 | Win | 11–1 | |
TKO | 2 (6), 1:44 | Aug 6, 2010 | |
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| 11 | Win | 10–1 | |
TKO | 2 (6), 2:27 | Nov 28, 2009 | |
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| 10 | Win | 9–1 | |
KO | 2 (6) | May 30, 2009 | |
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 |  |
UD | 8 | Apr 17, 2009 | |
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | |
UD | 6 | Mar 7, 2009 | |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | |
TKO | 4 (6) | Oct 29, 2008 | |
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| 6 | Loss | 5–1 | |
UD | 8 | Oct 4, 2008 | |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | |
UD | 4 | Jun 24, 2008 | |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | |
TKO | 3 (4) | Apr 19, 2009 | |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | |
UD | 4 | Feb 15, 2008 | |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | |
RTD | 3 (4) | Aug 13, 2007 | |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | |
UD | 4 | Aug 3, 2007 | |
References
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- "Ricky Hatton hails 'Double Z,' Zhanat Zhakiyanov - Boxing News". 12 February 2017.
- "Robert Easter Jr. beats Luis Cruz, Zhanat Zhakiyanov upsets Rau'shee Warren". Espn.com. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
- "Category: Zhanat Zhakiyanov". Asian Boxing.
- "Lucas Browne, With Severe Cut, Blasts Bahoeli in Five - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2014-04-26. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- "Zhanat Zhakiyanov, Kirill Relikh Shine in Minsk - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com.
- "Zhakiyanov Halts Guzman To Claim WBA International Title".
- "Zhanat Zhakiyanov vs. Yonfrez Parejo this Saturday - Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- Bloque dearmas. "Yonfrez Parejo pierde ante Zhanat Zhakiyanov el tÃtulo mundial gallo | Otros Deportes". Meridiano.com.ve. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
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- "Zhakiyanov Overcomes Knockdowns, Upsets Rau'shee Warren - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
- "Easter retains, Zhakiyanov beats Warren".
- "Ryan Burnett to face Zhanat Zhakiyanov in world bantamweight unification title fight". 2 August 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
- "Burnett and Zhakiyanov friends turned foes".
- "Ryan Burnett beats Zhanat Zhakiyanov to win WBA bantamweight world title". 21 October 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| World titles | ||||
| Preceded by Yonfrez Parejo |
WBA bantamweight champion Interim title November 7, 2015 - February 10, 2017 won full title |
Vacant Title next held by Reymart Gaballo | ||
| Preceded by Rau'shee Warren |
WBA bantamweight champion Undisputed title February 10, 2017 – October 21, 2017 |
Succeeded by Ryan Burnett | ||