The bout between Yoenis Tellez and Abass Baraou has been added to MVP Fight Night on August 23 at Caribe Royal Orlando in Orlando, FL. The pair square off in a 12-rounder at super welterweight. Tellez puts his interim WBA title on the line.
Stafford, TX-based Tellez (10-0, 7 KOs) makes his second ring appearance of the year and the first defense of his belt. The 25-year-old Cuban was last in action in March, defeating Julian Williams by unanimous decision on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach.
Baraou (16-1, 9 KOs) of Germany aims for his eighth win in a row since dropping a split decision to Jack Culcay in August 2020. In his previous bout last June, the 30-year-old defeated Macaulay McGowan by UD to retain his European belt.
Also confirmed for the Rivera vs Cordova undercard is a 10-round championship bout between Stephanie Han and Paulina Angel. Han brings her WBA lightweight belt to the ring.
Han (10-0, 3 KOs) of El Paso, TX makes her first defense of the title that she claimed by knockout against Hannah Terlep in February. Once-beaten Angel (7-1-2, 3 KOs) of Colombia earned her third straight victory also in February, scoring a decision over Johen Paola Gonzalez.
Atop the prelims, Jasmine Artiga meets Linn Sandstrom in a 10-rounder at super flyweight. Artiga’s WBA belt is at stake.
Unbeaten Artiga (13-0-1, 6 KOs) of Tampa, FL claimed the belt in March, dethroning Regina Chavez by majority decision. Riding a two-fight winning streak, Australia-based Sandstrom (10-3-3, 2 KOs) of Sweden makes her second attempt to claim the title after falling short against Clara Lescurat last April.
The event is also expected to feature Tampa’s light heavyweight Ariel Perez (7-0, 4 KOs) and Philadelphia’s super flyweight Natalie Dove (5-0-1, 1 KO).
In the main event, Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera (7-0, 3 KOs) faces former title challenger Angelino Cordova (19-0-1, 12 KOs) of Venezuela. The pair battle it out for the interim WBA flyweight title.
Also on the main card is a previously announced super lightweight bout between Jamaine Ortiz (19-2-1, 9 KOs) and Steve Claggett (39-8-2, 27 KOs) of Canada. The WBA Continental USA strap is up for grabs.
The finalized fight card is expected to be confirmed shortly.