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Alexis Barriere: Canada’s Rising Heavyweight Star and Tyson Fury Sparring Partner

Alexis Barriere: Canada’s Rising Heavyweight Star and Tyson Fury Sparring Partner

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Alexis Barriere: Canada’s Rising Heavyweight Star and Tyson Fury Sparring Partner

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Alexis Barriere: Canada’s Rising Heavyweight Star and Tyson Fury Sparring Partner

Alexis Barriere (11-0, 9 KOs) is an unbeaten Canadian heavyweight from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, who is fast making a name for himself. Combining skill with knockout power, he has impressed fans around the globe, including those placing bets with Leon Canada. His knockout percentage stands at 81.82%, highlighting the power he possesses, making him a Canadian fighter to watch out for.

Alexis Barriere: The Rising Unbeaten Heavyweight Star

Barriere’s Journey from Quebec to Boxing Stardom

His professional boxing journey began in 2021 with a second-round KO over Colin Sangster. This was just the beginning for the big-punching southpaw who has shown an impressive ability to finish fights early with four of his wins coming in the first round.

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It’s still early days for the 29-year-old who has impressed with his performances so far. It’s not just the wins, it’s the authority he’s winning with that’s caught the attention of many. The two times he has been taken the distance, the Quebec native has won comfortably on points on both occasions. Many heavyweights have the power, but some do not have the ability, but Barriere has both. He puts his shots together well and throws with plenty of spite. He moves his feet well which helps him vary his attacks.

What Could be Next?

His recent fights have shown the big-punching Canadian is ready to step up in opposition. He has sparred with Tyson Fury before the “Gypsy King” took on Oleksandr Usyk, and his performances in the amateurs have definitely provided him with a stable foundation.

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With the excellent sparring he’s experienced, a match-up against unbeaten prospect Justis Huni could be an interesting fight. Theres the option of fighting the unbeaten professional and Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov. Whatever happens next for the unbeaten Canadian, activity and a step up in competition are what’s needed to see just how far the Quebec native can go.

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Freelance Writer and Digital Marketer, spending most of his time waiting for the Tyson Fury vs Usyk announcement. Also watches YouTube videos of Lennox Lewis fights on a daily basis.

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