Xander Zayas Says Yoenis Tellez ‘Overlooked’ Abass Baraou Before Upset

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Xander Zayas Says Yoenis Tellez ‘Overlooked’ Abass Baraou Before Upset

Zayas said Tellez got caught looking ahead: “I feel like Tellez overlooked him.” Baraou stunned the 6-1 favorite by unanimous decision on Aug. 23 in Orlando, dropping him late and winning 117-110, 116-111, 115-112. Zayas, who logged “80 rounds” sparring Baraou, meets him Jan. 31 in San Juan for a 154-pound unification.

By Adarsh Ojha

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