That move says plenty about how Top Rank viewed Baraou in defeat. The Zayas fight gave Top Rank an opportunity to evaluate Baraou against one of its own champions. Although Zayas won, Baraou showed over 12 rounds that he belongs among the better fighters at 154 pounds. A win over Santillan would give Top Rank another reason to keep Baraou near the top of the division. With Zayas under the same promotional banner, a second fight would also be considerably easier to make if Baraou earns his way back.