Zlaticanin vs Garcia

Who won Zlaticanin vs Garcia?

Mikey Garcia beat Dejan Zlaticanin by knockout in the 3rd round on Saturday, January 28th, 2017, at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).

This contest was for the WBC lightweight championship of the world.

Zlaticanin vs Garcia stats

Back in January 2017, Dejan Zlaticanin stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins, zero losses, and 0  draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Mikey Garcia made his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 35 wins and 0 draws, with 29 of those by knockout.

The stats suggested Garcia had an advantage in power over Zlaticanin, with a 83% knockout percentage compared to Zlaticanin's 68%.

Dejan Zlaticanin was the older man by 3 years, at 33 years old.

Garcia had a height advantage of 3 inches over Zlaticanin. That also extended to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Dejan Zlaticanin fought out of the southpaw stance, while Mikey Garcia was an orthodox fighter.

Zlaticanin was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 13 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2008, 1 year and 9 months later than Garcia, whose first professional fight was in 2006. He had fought 109 fewer professional rounds, totaling 139 compared to Garcia's 248.

Mikey Garcia was ranked number 2 by the WBC in the 135lb division.

Zlaticanin vs Garcia form

Zlaticanin had won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had defeated Franklin Mamani on June 11, 2016, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC World Lightweight championship fight at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Ivan Redkach on June 13, 2015, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Bartow Arena, Birmingham.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Alex Bone on October 25, 2014, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Mediterranean Sports Centre, Budva, Montenegro.

Before that, he had won against Ricky Burns on June 27, 2014, by split decision in their 12 round contest at Braehead Arena, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

He had beaten Asan Yuseinov on August 24, 2013, by knockout in the 1st round at Montenegro, Budva.

Garcia had won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 4 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight before this contest, he had defeated Elio Rojas on July 30, 2016, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Barclays Center, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Juan Carlos Burgos on January 25, 2014, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Going into that contest, he had won against Roman Martinez on November 9, 2013, by knockout in the 8th round in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at American Bank Center, Corpus Christi.

Before that, he had defeated Juan Manuel Lopez on June 15, 2013, by technical knockout in the 4th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at American Airlines Center, Dallas.

He had beaten Juan Manuel Lopez on June 15, 2013, by technical knockout in the 4th round in their WBO World Featherweight championship fight at American Airlines Center, Dallas.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Dejan Zlaticanin had been fighting more than Mikey Garcia.

Going into this contest, Dejan Zlaticanin had last fought 7 months and 17 days ago, while Mikey Garcia's last outing had been 5 months and 29 days ago.

Zlaticanin's last 5 fights had come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 4 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 8 months and 7 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 30 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6 rounds on average.

Garcia's last 5 fights had come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 13 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 8 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6.6 rounds on average.

What time did Zlaticanin vs Garcia start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States, which was around 4:00 AM GMT in the UK.

Who broadcast Zlaticanin vs Garcia?

Zlaticanin vs Garcia was broadcast on ShowTime in the US.

What were the odds on Zlaticanin vs Garcia?

Dejan Zlaticanin was a 2/1 (+200) underdog going into the contest, while Mikey Garcia made his way into the ring at 39/100 (-260) with oddsmakers.