24 Aug

Barrau Stuns Telles to Capture Interim WBA Title

Barrau Stuns Telles to Capture Interim WBA Title

On the night of August 24 at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, USA, Interim WBA Super Welterweight Champion Yoenis Telles (10-1, 7 KOs) faced Abass Barrau (17-1, 9 KOs).

The bout went the full 12 rounds and ended with Barrau winning by unanimous decision. Judges scored the contest 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112 in favor of Abass. Telles was knocked down in the 12th round.

This marked the first defeat of Telles’ career. The Cuban fighter had captured the interim title back in March when he outpointed Julian Williams via unanimous decision.

For Barrau, this was another impressive performance after his June 2024 victory over Macaulay McGowan, which he also won by unanimous decision.


Photo: MVP

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