Abass Baraou and Giovani Santillan fight for WBO Intercontinental title

Abass Baraou and Giovani Santillan are set to compete in a super welterweight bout for the vacant WBO Intercontinental title. The match takes place at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

Baraou, a former WBA super welterweight champion, returns to the ring following a new contract with Top Rank and promoter Bob Arum. He faces Santillan, a former interim WBO welterweight title challenger, in a scheduled 10-round contest. Both fighters are noted for their technical skill and high-tempo fighting styles.

The event undercard features a super featherweight matchup between former IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez and Daniel Lugo. Other scheduled bouts include Dominic Valle versus Francois Scarboro Jr. and Hebert Conceicao Sousa against Jose de Jesus Adame Chio.