Baraou and Santillan both weighed 153.8 pounds Thursday. The German entered as a substantial betting favorite, but Santillan’s pressure, southpaw stance, and local support made this more than a routine comeback fight.
The 97-93 card suggests Baraou did the cleaner work over the full 10 rounds, while the other two scores reflect how competitive the exchanges were. With both men preferring to come forward, neither had the luxury of controlling the contest from a safe distance. Baraou had to win exchanges against an opponent who was comfortable forcing a physical fight.
This was an important recovery for Baraou
