Love Belfast : Ryan Burnett defeats Lee Haskins to win world title

June 11, 2017

Ryan Burnett has won the IBF world bantamweight title with an impressive points victory over champion Lee Haskins in Belfast.

The home challenger dominated in a one-sided bout but one judge gave the fight to Haskins in a split decision.

Bristol fighter Haskins, who was making his third defence, was floored twice and bravely held on to the final bell.

Ryan Burnett crowned IBF Champ

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