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Yoenis Tellez Vs. Abass Baraou Preview

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 2:48 AM ET

Yoenis Tellez, the WBA Super Welterweight Interim Champion, puts his title on the line against Abass Baraou on Saturday, as we preview this upcoming fight.

Tellez arrives into the fight with the best win of his career, securing a unanimous decision win over Julian Williams. The victory extended his undefeated record to 10-0, with 7 wins coming by way of knockout. Tellez knows a win could make him the full WBA champion, a belt currently held by Terence Crawford, who has jumped up two weight classes to take on Canelo Alvarez in his next fight on September 13.Meanwhile, Baraou has won his last seven fights. He has a 16-1-0 record, with nine wins by knockout. His only defeat came in 2020, as he lo st a split decision against Jack Culcay. However, this is the biggest test of his career, knowing a wins propels his career to new heights.

Pre-Fight

“Camp has been excellent, thank god. We did things how we were supposed to. We did everything instructed by the corner. We are coming into this fight with a coaching change, but it’s a trainer who has always worked with me. I had a super camp. I feel super prepared for this fight. I try not to watch too much of my opponent.

“I focus too much on things and there are times where I prefer to leave it to my team and I’ll do what they tell me. Focusing too much on what my opponent can do makes me think too much…I don’t study opponents much because I lose focus. I want my team to watch, and I’ll do what they tell me. But I do watch, I just don’t focus on abilities. My team will tell me what to do,” Tellez said