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Abass Baraou Wins WBA Interim Half-Middleweight Title in Orlando

The victory in his U.S. debut positions him for elevation to full WBA champion pending Terence Crawford’s expected move up.

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Abass Baraou gewinnt den WBA-Interims-Titel und kehrt als Weltmeister nach Berlin zurück.

Overview

  • The 30-year-old defeated previously unbeaten Cuban Yoenis Tellez by unanimous decision with scorecards of 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.
  • The bout was Baraou’s first fight in the United States.
  • German media report he could be upgraded to full WBA champion if Terence Crawford vacates by moving to super middleweight.
  • Baraou’s rise is grounded in a 2017 European amateur title and a world bronze, followed by pro training moves to London and now Miami.
  • Under contract with Wasserman Boxing, he improved to 17-1 and drew praise from former trainer Ulli Wegner for his heart and work ethic.