Tellez defends the temporary WBA title against opponent 1 Baraa on Saturday

Yoenis Tellez presents his first defense of his temporary nickname for WBA’s novice weight against the opponent ABASS BAROOU this Saturday, August 23, on DAZN from Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida.

Tellez, born on Cuba (10-0, 7 KOS), acquired the temporary WBA title 154 pounds earlier this year, where Julian “J-Rock” and Williams defeated a wide decision of 12 unanimously rounds on March 1, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. The grades were 119-109, 117-111 and 118-110.

Crawford WBA case has been interrogated

With the current medium weight hero, Terring Crowford, He does not defend his title for more than a year Since winning the belt from ISRAIL MADRIMOV on August 3, 2024, the World Boxing Association has chosen delaying his stripping and raising the temporary Tellez champion to the full hero.

Kraovord jumps to 168 for the Canelo Alvarez challenge to his super weighting championship in the middle of the weight on September 13, 2025. Omaha, Nebraska, did not mention his compatriot, Kruvord, to return to the 154 -pound section to restore his WBA title to start.

“Kraovord conquered the title of WBA Super Welterweight a year ago and 18 days ago, and he did not defend him, and chose Caneo-Crawford in 168. The just thing will be for the temporary champion (Téllez) to upgrade and defend this belt, so that we can xDiscussing the situation with the title of WBA, which was held by Cruford, has not been defended for more than a year since its victory on August 3, 2024.

WBA’s non -activity base has been examined

The inactive core of Cruvord will be an active and raising Tellez to a full champion is a logical step. As SABATINI, the perfect time for WBA will be “starting to get rid of temporary titles.”

WBA flexibility with the Crawford bases allows to stick to its WBA 154 pounds, although it is not active for more than a year. He chose not to evacuate this, which he can use as a backup plan if Caneo hit him on September 13.

Tellez’s last victories

Tellez comes in his ABASS battle with great amateur background in Cuba. His record was 102-7 amateurs before he turned into a professional in 2022. Yuenis, 25, has achieved recent victories over these four fighters:

Julian Williams
Johan Gonzalez
Joseph Jackson
– Levan Navarro