Tevin Farmer vs. Guillaume Frenois - July 27, 2019

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Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told ESPN on Thursday about two additions to his card on July 27 (DAZN) that will be headlined by the junior welterweight title unification fight between Maurice Hooker and Jose Ramirez at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Junior lightweight world titlist Tevin Farmer will make his mandatory defense against Guillaume Frenois and former unified cruiserweight titlist Murat Gassiev will make his heavyweight debut against an opponent to be determined. The fight will be Gassiev’s first since he lost a lopsided decision to Oleksandr Usyk in a showdown for the undisputed cruiserweight title last July in the final of the World Boxing Super Series.


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[jujigatame]

Farmer's paper title reign is getting embarrassing.

[3132DW]

Farmer's paper title reign is getting embarrassing.

He’s doing OK from it - 5 fights already - staying active and getting good $$$ - can’t blame him.

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[brilo33]

Farmer points for me , i mean frenois wasn't better then carol though that was a tight fight, i dont he hasnt the movement to beat tevin

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Tevin Farmer’s next title defense has a home and will not fall at the mercy of a purse bid.

The born and bred Philadelphia (Penn.) southpaw is set for the fourth defense of the super featherweight title he claimed just last August, as he will face France’s Guillaume Frenois. The bout will take place July 27 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, in supporting capacity to a unification bout between unbeaten 140-pound titlists Jose Carlos Ramirez and local favorite Maurice Hooker.

Two members within Farmer’s camp confirmed news of the date and location to BS.com on Friday.

While not yet formally announced, both sides came to an agreement in avoiding a twice-postponed purse bid hearing which the International Boxing Federation (IBF) initially ordered in late April but have officially canceled. The development makes it the third significant bout marked for this show, which will also include the heavyweight and DAZN debut of former cruiserweight titlist Murat Gassiev who faces Farmer's fellow Philly pug Joey Dawejko.

Farmer (29-4-1, 6KOs) claimed the 130-pound title on his second try, soundly outpointing Billy Dib on the road in Australia last August. The win came eight months after his flat out being robbed of the title in a horrifically scored split decision defeat to Japan’s Kenichi Ogawa in Dec. 2017.

Of course, helping him get there is a level of opposition which ranks as average on any given scale, and something far below that given the stakes. Carroll made his way to a title fight through a 12-round draw last December with Frenois (46-1-1, 12KOs), who really can’t claim anything better of significance in landing a mandatory title fight.
The 35-year old from France is 15-0-1 since his lone career defeat, dropping a 12-round decision to Devis Boscheiro in their Sept. 2013 European 130-pound title fight on the road in Italy. His most notable win since then—and of his career as a whole—came in March 2017, scoring a 12-round decision over fringe contender Vyacheslav Gusev.

l present his next fight) and Fox Sports. Farmer’s fight versus Frenois will mark the end of his contractual commitment to DAZN, although the platform has provided him with more money under his current pact than he’s made in his entire career to that point.

[Best Coast]

Frenois will actually be one of the better challengers Farmer has faced so far. Tevin had a very short amateur career and that is why his opposition has been mediocre so far as a pro fighter.

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Tevin Farmer will defend his IBF World Super-Featherweight title against Guillaume Frenois at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas on Saturday July 27, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.

Farmer (29-4-1 6 KOs) makes the fourth defense of his IBF crown inside a year of winning the vacant title in Australia in August against Billy Dib, stopping James Tennyson in five rounds in Boston in October in his first defense and then going the distance in his next two wins – in New York against Francisco Fonseca in December and then a homecoming St Patrick’s weekend clash in Philadelphia against Irishman Jono Carroll.

“July 27 will be the fourth defense of my World title in just under one year,” said Farmer. “There is no other World champion as active as me and I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. I’m only 28 years old and I’m still learning and still improving each and every time I step in the ring.

“It is no secret that there are major fights out there for me in the division, but I need to take care of business first with Frenois, who has had a lot to say. July 27 is going to be my best performance yet.”

“I am delighted to add another World title fight to this huge night of boxing on DAZN,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Tevin has been America’s most active World Champion over the last year and just needs to get past this test to land the big one in the fall.

“Frenois gave Jono a great fight when they battled to a draw last year and will come to Dallas full of ambition. There will be more to add this week to this stacked card on what promises to be an unmissable night of action with a stunning main event.”

“Tevin Farmer is a throwback warrior, who believes that a true champion defends his title at every possible opportunity,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “Against Frenois, Tevin will be fighting his fifth World title fight in a one year and will put an exclamation point on a historic 12-month run. With his mandatory obligation out of the way, the stage will be set for an even more historic next 12 months and beyond for Tevin."

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4 fights in 9 months.

DAZN keeping Farmer active fighting bums.

Just filling in dates. But at least he’s active.

[jamamb]

could they not have found a more flattering picture for tev lol

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could they not have found a more flattering picture for tev lol

At least it doesn’t look like they’re having a shït! Lol

[Best Coast]

4 fights in 9 months.

DAZN keeping Farmer active fighting bums.

Just filling in dates. But at least he’s active.

That's significant because Farmer's amateur career was essentially non-existent.

http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Tevin_Farmer

Amateur Record: 12-4.

"I only had 16 amateur fights. I wasn’t really into boxing; I hardly knew anything about it. I just started learning about boxing. I fought 16 fights and went pro. It was learning on the job."

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I don't care if he had a limited amateur career. He's 28 years old, he's had 34 pro fights, he's a beltholder, and he's ranked in the top 10 (if not the top 5) of his division by every ranking with credibility. Matchups like this are an embarrassment. He's been digging deeper and deeper towards the bottom of the barrel for a year now.

[JxhDel.]

Another beatable opponent for Tevin.

[3132DW]

Another beatable opponent for Tevin.

Going off the Carroll fight then definitely - he won that fight but it was scored a draw but I can’t see him causing Farmer issues - can only see points victory.

[Best Coast]

I don't care if he had a limited amateur career. He's 28 years old, he's had 34 pro fights, he's a beltholder, and he's ranked in the top 10 (if not the top 5) of his division by every ranking with credibility. Matchups like this are an embarrassment. He's been digging deeper and deeper towards the bottom of the barrel for a year now.

Beg to differ that Farmer is "digging deeper & deeper toward the bottom of the barrel" because I think the challengers Farmer is facing this year (Frenois & Carroll) are at least as good, if not better, than the guys Tevin was fighting a year ago (Tennyson & Dib).

[JxhDel.]

Another beatable opponent for Tevin.

Going off the Carroll fight then definitely - he won that fight but it was scored a draw but I can’t see him causing Farmer issues - can only see points victory.

I think Frenois could be a little more challenging due to his reach and technique but not that much harder than Jono.

[jujigatame]

I don't care if he had a limited amateur career. He's 28 years old, he's had 34 pro fights, he's a beltholder, and he's ranked in the top 10 (if not the top 5) of his division by every ranking with credibility. Matchups like this are an embarrassment. He's been digging deeper and deeper towards the bottom of the barrel for a year now.

Beg to differ that Farmer is "digging deeper & deeper toward the bottom of the barrel" because I think the challengers Farmer is facing this year (Frenois & Carroll) are at least as good, if not better, than the guys Tevin was fighting a year ago (Tennyson & Dib).

Gotta disagree with you there, except about Dib, who I agree has been awful for years now.

Tennyson had just KO'd a fairly decent Martin Ward for the Commonwealth and EBU titles so at least he did SOMETHING to earn a title shot even if he's not that good.

Fonseca, Carroll, and now Frenois are each increasingly woeful opponents. None have had the slightest qualifications.

[Best Coast]

Beg to differ that Farmer is "digging deeper & deeper toward the bottom of the barrel" because I think the challengers Farmer is facing this year (Frenois & Carroll) are at least as good, if not better, than the guys Tevin was fighting a year ago (Tennyson & Dib).

Gotta disagree with you there, except about Dib, who I agree has been awful for years now.

Tennyson had just KO'd a fairly decent Martin Ward for the Commonwealth and EBU titles so at least he did SOMETHING to earn a title shot even if he's not that good.

Fonseca, Carroll, and now Frenois are each increasingly woeful opponents. None have had the slightest qualifications.

I agree that Tennyson was probably Farmer's best win since he became IBF champ, especially since Tevin dropped him & stopped him (his lone stoppage win as a champ). But you wont convince me Fonseca, Carroll & Frenois are "increasingly woeful opponents" because that would mean that each guy was worse then the guy Farmer beat BEFORE him. That's not accurate because Carroll & Frenois fought each other to a draw (which commenter 3132DW right before me says Frenois actually won over Jono).

But I am NOT saying Tevin Farmer doesnt need to fight TOUGHER challengers, because he clearly DOES!!

[jujigatame]

I think my point stands pretty well. Tennyson was probably his best defense and Fonseca was the best of the rest, IMO. So all that leaves is Carroll and Frenois. They fought to a draw, some say Frenois deserved it, but Frenois is also a month shy of 36 years old and more likely to have declined in the last several months.

Whether you rate Carroll or Frenois higher, they are both dreadful opponents and Farmer's opposition has not been going in a promising direction. Meanwhile every time I see him fight the announcers gush over him like he's a P4P great.

[Best Coast]

I think my point stands pretty well. Tennyson was probably his best defense and Fonseca was the best of the rest, IMO. So all that leaves is Carroll and Frenois. They fought to a draw, some say Frenois deserved it, but Frenois is also a month shy of 36 years old and more likely to have declined in the last several months.

Whether you rate Carroll or Frenois higher, they are both dreadful opponents and Farmer's opposition has not been going in a promising direction. Meanwhile every time I see him fight the announcers gush over him like he's a P4P great.

I'm pretty sure any hype you hear from the DAZN ringside telecast crew is due to the influence of Tevin's promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing. Hearn apparently sees Farmer as having potential to eventually develop into a legitimate top-notch fighter. I wouldnt rule out that possibility but Hearn clearly needs to step up the caliber of Tevin's opposition for that to ever happen.

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Fight week

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Philadelphia’s Farmer (29-4-1, 6 KOs, 1 NC) weighed in at 129¾ pounds. France’s Frenois (46-1-1, 12 KOs) stepped on the scale at 129½ pounds.

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Farmer won’t lose a round.