Comments Thread For: Abass Baraou beats Yoenis Tellez in brutal battle

[CubanGuyNYC]

This was a hellava fight and both fighters held their own, but Abass conditioning made the deference and he wasn’t to be denied. The Cuban had become a bit arrogant so now that he got humiliated and humbled he may become a better fighter from this point, they both need a few months off after that!

I hadn’t seen Tellez before last night, but I didn’t get that impression on the evening. But unless you’re supremely capable, arrogance is a definite drawback. Really fu cks with your head in the ring when you get that first wake-up call that you’re not the next Muhammad Ali. It’s possible that happened to Yoenis last night. He ran up against what I’m sure was an unexpectedly strong opponent.

[Joseph]

Tellez' game plan was to counter all night and he was effective with it, but Baraou just kept up the smart pressure and landed in kind. Close going into the championship rounds, but then Baraou took over and brought it home with that KD. He reminds me a bit of Subriel Matias with that seemingly endless motor. Poor Tellez stood his ground but was gasping for air by the end of it. Great win taking the 0 of a promising prospect with a decorated amateur background. I wasn't familiar with Baraou before; I am now.

[hitmanjosh]

Baraou beat the crap out of Tellez with his all-action style and intelligent pressure. He is a player. He has power and volume. He is going to be a problem for some at 168. Nice addition to the division!

I hate to be the barrier of bad news, but he fights at 154 not 168!

[hitmanjosh]

I hadn’t seen Tellez before last night, but I didn’t get that impression on the evening. But unless you’re supremely capable, arrogance is a definite drawback. Really fu cks with your head in the ring when you get that first wake-up call that you’re not the next Muhammad Ali. It’s possible that happened to Yoenis last night. He ran up against what I’m sure was an unexpectedly strong opponent.

Well before losing he had called out all the top dogs and big name fighters due to his highly successful amateur career and was being pushed up on the fast track, now to lose to a virtual unknown who is a Diamond in the ruff may be the best thing for him, sometimes arrogance can humble you.

[CubanGuyNYC]

Tellez' game plan was to counter all night and he was effective with it, but Baraou just kept up the smart pressure and landed in kind. Close going into the championship rounds, but then Baraou took over and brought it home with that KD. He reminds me a bit of Subriel Matias with that seemingly endless motor. Poor Tellez stood his ground but was gasping for air by the end of it. Great win taking the 0 of a promising prospect with a decorated amateur background. I wasn't familiar with Baraou before; I am now.

Yeah, and let me tell you, Baraou landed some nice shots during the earlier parts of the fight. Definitely got Tellez’s attention. I was somewhat impressed Yoenis didn’t crumple before the final frame. When Abass turned it up late, it seemed inevitable to me that my boy would finally drop. Few fighters have the kind of beard to withstand what Tellez did and not go down at least once during a fight. Baraou is no kind of knockout artist, but when you keep chopping away like that…

[CubanGuyNYC]

Well before losing he had called out all the top dogs and big name fighters due to his highly successful amateur career and was being pushed up on the fast track, now to lose to a virtual unknown who is a Diamond in the ruff may be the best thing for him, sometimes arrogance can humble you.

Yeah, I saw the article you appear to be referring to. Tellez was being fast-tracked. Baraou wasn’t a particularly known fighter amongst fans going in, but you can be sure Yoenis’s handlers saw him as a quality step up. And he was. I looked at his record before the fight — not just the numbers, but, more importantly, who his opponents were.Abass’s only loss was to a quality fighter in a SD, while he was himself still early in his career. Make no mistake, beating Tellez, especially the way he did, was a feather in Baraou’s cap. But yeah, I’m hoping Yoenis gets stronger from this experience. Like hey, it only gets tougher from here.

[dan_cov]

Baraou seems to just keep getting overlooked. I think a fair amount in the UK are aware of him as he's upset a few British fighters but with all the tape and everything we have these days I'd have thought fighters/trainers would go easier routes. I am glad they give him the opportunity I'm just saying its either very gutsy or naive to put an 8 fight novice in with Baraou especially when you're lacking experience. Baraou was a very good amateur himself and a real pro.

I won't make claims of world titles or P4P or anything but the guys a serious fighter who can fight at all ranges and knows when to step on the gas and how too win rounds.
He's not a stepping stone for anyone or an easy out.
A top 10 fighter who will give just about anyone a fight. Great chin, engine, can fight at all ranges, makes you work nonstop and brings the heat in the last minute of the round to steal it, you land a good one he comes back with 6.
I think a lot of boxers are manufactured these days, this guys an oldschool throwback that was born to fight.

[brankobugarski]

This is now a third promising contender at 154 that could not back up their pre-fight promises of greatness (Conwell, Tszyu, Tellez). I only read an article a couple of days ago where Tellez was talking about him being the future of 154. Boxing is a brutal sport and very few fighters can walk their talk.

[tokon]

This was a hellava fight and both fighters held their own, but Abass conditioning made the deference and he wasn’t to be denied. The Cuban had become a bit arrogant so now that he got humiliated and humbled he may become a better fighter from this point, they both need a few months off after that!

Yes, "the future at 164" will need to reset.

[richardt]

I hate to be the barrier of bad news, but he fights at 154 not 168!

Mislabeled - meant 154. He is one badass powerhouse.