Burnett vs Gomera

Who won Burnett vs Gomera?

Ryan Burnett beat Jelbirt Gomera by technical knockout in the 6th round on Friday 17th May 2019 at Ulster Hall in Northern Ireland.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Bantamweight division, which meant the weight limit was 122 pounds (8.7 stone or 55.3 KG).

Burnett vs Gomera stats

Back in May 2019, Ryan Burnett stepped into the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Jelbirt Gomera made his way to the ring with a record of 14 wins, 5 loses and 0 draws, with 7 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggested Gomera had a slight advantage in power over Burnett, with a 50% knock out percentage over Burnett's 47%.

Ryan Burnett was the same age as Jelbirt Gomera, at 27 years old.

Gomera had a height advantage of 2 inches over Burnett.

Ryan Burnett fought out of the orthodox stance, while Jelbirt Gomera was a southpaw.

Burnett was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2013, 1 month later than Gomera, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He had fought 1 more professional rounds, 127 to Gomera's 126.

Burnett vs Gomera form

Ryan Burnett had beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had lost to Nonito Donaire on 3rd November 2018 by in the 4th round in their WBA Super World Bantamweight championship fight at The SSE Hydro, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had won against Yonfrez Parejo on 31st March 2018 by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Bantamweight championship fight at Principality Stadium, Wales.

Going into that contest, he had beat Zhanat Zhakiyanov on 21st October 2017 by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Bantamweight and IBF World Bantamweight championship fight at The SSE Arena, Belfast.

Before that, he had defeated Lee Haskins on 10th June 2017 by split decision in their IBF World Bantamweight championship fight at Odyssey Arena, Belfast.

He had won against Joseafat Reyes on 25th February 2017 by points in the 8th round at Ice Arena, Hull.

Activity check

Burnett's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 22 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 5 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

What time did Burnett vs Gomera start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 10:00 PM BST at Ulster Hall, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, which was 5:00 PM EST or 2:00 PM PST on the West Coast of America.

Who broadcast Burnett vs Gomera?

Burnett vs Gomera was broadcast on YouTube UK in the UK, while the fight was broadcast in the United States by ESPN+.

What were the odds on Burnett vs Gomera?

Ryan Burnett was a 1/100 (-10000) favourite going into the contest, while Jelbirt Gomera made his way into the ring at 16/1 (+1600) with oddsmakers.