BURNETT: I WANT TO EMULATE FRAMPTON IN BELFAST

Published by Shawn C.

SAN DIEGO (JUNE 8, 2017) – *Ryan Burnett* says he can follow in Carl
Frampton’s footsteps and become a huge star in Belfast as he challenges *Lee
Haskins* for the IBF World Bantamweight title at the SSE Arena Belfast on
*Saturday,* *LIVE on AWE- A Wealth of Entertainment *at *3 PM ET / 12
PM Noon PT.*

Burnett tackles his first World title fights in his first fight on
home-turf in nearly three years, while the Bristolian puts his crown on the
line for the third time.

If Burnett can rip the IBF crown from Haskins, he’ll become the latest
World champion from Belfast, following in the footsteps of Carl Frampton.
‘The Jackal’ also made the red belt his first World title in the Titanic
Quarter back in September 2014, and Burnett hopes that Saturday is the
first step on emulating the former two-weight World champion.

“People keep saying that I am the second coming of Carl Frampton – that’s a
big statement,” said Burnett. “I do believe that I can emulate his success
and be a big hit in Belfast. I’ve drawn a lot of inspiration from Carl and
seeing a Belfast lad become a World champion.

“He’s taken the steps that I am taking now and seeing the level that he’s
got to and what he’s achieved – and what he can still achieve – is massive.
He’s done so much for boxing in Belfast, and I want to have the same
impact.”

Burnett’s clash with Haskins is part of a huge night of action in Belfast
where Paul Hyland Jr faces Adam Dingsdale for his first pro title with the
IBF European Lightweight strap on the line.

James Tennyson tackles Ryan Doyle for the WBA International
Super-Featherweight belt, Ian Tims and Luke Watkins meet for the Irish
Cruiserweight title, there’s the Cruiserweight debut of Mike Perez, and
local favorites Paddy Gallagher, Matthew Wilton, Feargal McCrory and Tyrone
McCullagh.