Yoenis Tellez Calls Out Jaron Ennis.
Cuban rising star Yoenis “El Bandolero” Téllez (10-0, 7 KOs) will put his interim WBA junior middleweight title on the line this Saturday when he faces Germany’s Abass Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs) at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. The fight serves as the co-main event on a Most Valuable Promotions card streaming live on DAZN. At just 25 years old, Tellez has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most dangerous contenders in the 154-pound division. Yoenis Téllez Calls Out Jaron Ennis: “The Fight Can Happen Anytime”.
Ennis Moving Up in Weight
Nearly two months later, Jaron “Boots” Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs), the former IBF and WBA welterweight champion, makes his debut at junior middleweight against Uisma Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) in a WBA title eliminator on October 11 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. With both men featured on DAZN in high-stakes bouts, the possibility of a Tellez-Ennis clash looms larger than ever.
A Collision Course in the Making
If both Téllez and Ennis win, fans could soon witness one of the most anticipated matchups in boxing. Téllez is more than willing to take the challenge head-on. “That can happen anytime,” he told The Ring magazine. “I’m going to be crowned champion soon, and Ennis moved up in weight. That fight can happen, and it will be a great fight. I want it.”
Rising Star of the 154-Pound Division
Hailing from Santiago de Cuba, Tellez stunned the boxing world earlier this year with a dominant unanimous decision win over former unified champion Julian Williams. With Terence “Bud” Crawford likely to vacate his junior middleweight belt after facing Canelo Álvarez, Tellez is positioned to become either a full WBA champion or Crawford’s successor.
First, Baraou Awaits
Before dreams of Ennis, Tellez must overcome the tough and disciplined Baraou, ranked No. 1 by the WBA. Despite Baraou’s 14-month layoff, Tellez knows the German contender is dangerous. “He’s strong, tough, and experienced,” Tellez said. “But I’m always going to come out victorious. Fans can expect the best from El Bandolero.”
Here’s an exclusive interview with Yoenis “El Bandolero” Téllez on En Vivo Con Alrey, presented by Fajador Media during its early launch in collaboration with the Cuban champion. The conversation captures Téllez’s unwavering dedication and laser focus as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career.
He offers rare insight into his discipline and mindset, breaking down how he studied his opponent, J-Rock, ahead of their clash on PBC Prime PPV, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. This is the Lost Episode #014!
