NEW ORLEANS -- It will be a battle of unbeaten junior welterweights when Ivan Baranchyk (18-0, 11 KOs) faces off against Anthony Yigit (21-0-1, 7 KOs). The two unbeaten fighters will meet in the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Super Series, streaming live on DAZN on Oct. 27 and on the line will be a vacant IBF title.
Baranchyk is an orthodox fighter with an aggressive style. He has a stiff jab that he doesn't stay busy enough with and a heavy left hook. While that left hook can do damage, Baranchyk also has a bad habit of looping that punch. The Russian also throws a long right hand but doesn't use that as often as his left hook. He's at his best on the inside when he can bang to the body but he will get too aggressive at times and leave himself vulnerable to return fire. Defensively Baranchyk isn't great and he usually eats a lot of leather.
This will be the first time Baranchyk has fought for a world title, even if it is a vacant one. His most recent bout, a three knockdown victory over Petr Petrov was impressive, as was his wide unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Keenan Smith. Baranchyk hasn't faced many top quality opponents though so he hasn't truly been tested yet at the championship level. He did show some mettle when he got off the canvas against Abel Ramos to knock him down a round later and then box his way to a clear unanimous decision win. Against Yigit, Baranchyk will have to beat a fellow undefeated fighter if he wants to leave the ring with the IBF title.
Yigit fights out of the southpaw stance. While he stays busy with his jab he doesn't put much on that punch so it doesn't always dissuade opponents from coming in. Behind that jab Yigit will let loose with a wild left hand and he doesn't carry much power on any of his punches. Along with the jab and left hand Yigit also has a right hook he likes to go to but that punch typically comes in wide. Another bad habit Yigit has is not bringing his jab hand back to his chin after he throws it. Instead he will jab and let his lead hand fall toward his waist whThich will give Baranchyk plenty of counter punching opportunities as long as he can time Yigit.
Yigit hails from Sweden but most of his fights have been in Denmark. He hasn't faced many notable opponents outside of a 2015 fight against DeMarcus 'Chop Chop' Corley but by that point Corley had been fighting for nearly 20 years. That fight was the last time Yigit stopped an opponent so he will need to make sure to stay busy and use his legs against the more aggressive Baranchyk.
Despite their unbeaten records both Baranchyk and Yigit have yet to be truly tested. Baranchyk is much more aggressive and while he can get wild with his punches, when they land they can do damage. Yigit can also be wild with his punches but the difference is that he doesn't have the power that Baranchyk does. If the two decide to stand and trade it should be Baranchyk who gets the better of the exchanges so look for Yigit to try and use his legs more than usual and clinch on the inside in an attempt to frustrate the Russian fighter.
PREDICTION: There are a few things going against Anthony Yigit in this fight. He isn't as busy as Ivan Baranchyk and he doesn't have any real power. Baranchyk is going to look good in this fight, especially since he won't have to worry too much about return fire. He will drop Yigit a couple of times on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
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| Baranchyk landing a jab |
This will be the first time Baranchyk has fought for a world title, even if it is a vacant one. His most recent bout, a three knockdown victory over Petr Petrov was impressive, as was his wide unanimous decision win over the previously unbeaten Keenan Smith. Baranchyk hasn't faced many top quality opponents though so he hasn't truly been tested yet at the championship level. He did show some mettle when he got off the canvas against Abel Ramos to knock him down a round later and then box his way to a clear unanimous decision win. Against Yigit, Baranchyk will have to beat a fellow undefeated fighter if he wants to leave the ring with the IBF title.
Yigit fights out of the southpaw stance. While he stays busy with his jab he doesn't put much on that punch so it doesn't always dissuade opponents from coming in. Behind that jab Yigit will let loose with a wild left hand and he doesn't carry much power on any of his punches. Along with the jab and left hand Yigit also has a right hook he likes to go to but that punch typically comes in wide. Another bad habit Yigit has is not bringing his jab hand back to his chin after he throws it. Instead he will jab and let his lead hand fall toward his waist whThich will give Baranchyk plenty of counter punching opportunities as long as he can time Yigit.
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| Yigit trying to slip a left hand behind a high guard |
Despite their unbeaten records both Baranchyk and Yigit have yet to be truly tested. Baranchyk is much more aggressive and while he can get wild with his punches, when they land they can do damage. Yigit can also be wild with his punches but the difference is that he doesn't have the power that Baranchyk does. If the two decide to stand and trade it should be Baranchyk who gets the better of the exchanges so look for Yigit to try and use his legs more than usual and clinch on the inside in an attempt to frustrate the Russian fighter.
PREDICTION: There are a few things going against Anthony Yigit in this fight. He isn't as busy as Ivan Baranchyk and he doesn't have any real power. Baranchyk is going to look good in this fight, especially since he won't have to worry too much about return fire. He will drop Yigit a couple of times on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
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