Yoenis Tellez and Abass Baraou will face off this Saturday in Orlando for the WBA Interim Super Welterweight Title. The fight puts Tellez's unbeaten record on the line against Baraou's experience and recent winning streak.
Tellez, the 25-year-old Cuban known as "Bandolero," comes into the fight with a perfect 10-0 record. He's riding high after a unanimous decision victory over Julian Williams in his last outing. With 7 knockouts in 10 wins, Tellez has shown he can end fights quickly.
In an interview about his preparation, Tellez said:
"The camp was excellent, thank God. We did everything as planned. I don't get obsessed with studying my opponents too much. I prefer my team to analyze and give me the instructions. I execute what they tell me in the ring."
This approach shows Tellez's focus on his own game plan and ability to avoid distractions.
On the other side of the ring, German fighter Abass Baraou sees this as the biggest moment of his pro career. He's won seven straight since his only loss, a close split decision to Jack Culcay in 2020. To win, Baraou will need to extend the fight and avoid trading blows head-on with the hard-hitting Tellez.
The division's landscape adds extra weight to this matchup. The absolute champion, Terence Crawford, has his sights set on a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez. This leaves an opening for the winner of Tellez-Baraou to make a strong case as the next challenger.
The Tapology community strongly favors Tellez, with predictions split evenly between a knockout and a decision win for the Cuban. A victory would put Tellez in prime position for a shot at the full title and cement his status as a rising star in the division.
As the fighters make their final preparations, fans can look forward to an explosive clash between Tellez's power and Baraou's experience. The stage is set for a pivotal moment in both men's careers, with the interim title and future opportunities on the line.
