There is little question – particularly in the landscape of the 154lbs division in which the centre of the universe is the US – that the German will have to succeed against the grander plans that exist for Zayas, Vergil Ortiz Jnr, Jaron “Boots” Ennis, Sebastian Fundora and others, but even then Baraou, 31, considers himself in a position of strength, such is his conviction in his abilities and his memories of being on the outside looking in.
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