xander zayas v abass baraou january 31st

Thanks for the reminder seemed to have missed this one.

really, really tough fight for me to pick. i think abass might do enough to deserve the win but the judges will give it to xander or i can see xander putting on a wide points win

What in the world is Top Rank doing now. It’s insane to me that Arum and company went from one of the most prolific world traveled and consistent promotions to now randomly pitching title fights on obscure platforms at the last minute. I think they are selling, has to be. If you sniff out banana peel fights this might be very interesting. Massive home coming for Zayas who hasn’t fought in PR for 6 years. For him now a new division, pressure of championship, arguably a solid step up and his division in flux. Should be a fun fight.

Tuned in to watch this fight.
Looking forward to seeing Juanmita Lopez as well.
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juanmita up now

1st time seeing Juanmita.
He looks good.

Watching on ESPN Deportes with Juanma and Ivan Calderón commentating.
Interesting.

I thought Juanmita fought well against a tough Goude.

i understand the level of opponent for the event but he needs a bit of a step up, he’s starting to develop bad habits

sixth was close, gave it to carlos, wrong thread

round one to xander

second to xander

third & fourth to xander

gave abass the fifth

Zayas looks vulnerable to Baraou’s right hand.

sixth to xander, seventh to abass

I think Xander took the 8th.

eighth to xander