Former super welterweight world champion Abass Baraou has signed a multi-year contract with Top Rank Boxing, ahead of his September return against Giovani Santillan.
In his most recent outing back in January, Baraou dropped his titles to Xander Zayas by a narrow split decision, only the second loss of his career. Prior to the loss, Baraou was on a streak of eight consecutive wins, a run that included four world title victories.
Following the announcement of his signing, Baraou released a statement praising Top Rank as one of the best promoters in the game. He also outlined one very simple goal that he has in mind: to once again secure a world title.
“Signing with Top Rank is a huge step in my career. I’ve always believed I belong on the biggest stage, and now I have the right team behind me to chase the biggest fights in boxing. Top Rank has a history of building champions, and I’m proud to join that legacy. I’m grateful for this opportunity, but this is only the beginning. My goal is clear: become world champion again.”