Guido Vianello Stops Alexis Barrière in Five

Philadelphia, PA, USA - Italy’s Guido Vianello (14-3-1, 12 KOs) stopped Canada’s Alexis Barrière (12-1, 10 KOs) early in Round 5 to capture the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. The scheduled ten-rounder ended suddenly when Vianello dropped Barrière for the second time in the fight, prompting the referee to wave it off at 0:54 of the fifth.

Barrière, who came in at 237 lbs, entered unbeaten and looking to crack the THB Top 30 with a statement win. Vianello, weighing 247.4 lbs, used his size, composure, and power to turn back the challenge — and perhaps reignite his own march toward world contention.

The Fight: Tactical Early, Explosive Finish

Vianello began sharply behind his jab, taking the center of the ring and forcing Barrière to circle cautiously in his southpaw stance. Barrière answered back with a crisp one–two and some tidy body work, but Vianello’s height and timing kept him a step ahead through the opening rounds.

By Round 3, Barrière found some rhythm, pivoting well and catching Vianello as the Italian lunged forward. Still, Vianello’s right hand remained a constant threat, and when he opened Round 4 with heavy body shots and a thudding right hook upstairs, the balance shifted. He dropped Barrière once late in the fourth and poured on the pressure as the bell sounded.

Moments into Round 5, Vianello closed the show with a powerful combination — right hand, left hook — that sent Barrière down again. The referee waved it off as Barrière struggled to steady himself.

Aftermath

The victory adds a significant regional title to Vianello’s résumé and marks a strong rebound after recent setbacks. The Italian heavyweight, who previously beat Arslanbek Makhmudov and pushed Efe Ajagba close, looked composed and dangerous — exactly the traits that once made him one of the division’s top prospects.

For Barrière, it’s a tough first loss, but he showed flashes of skill and determination. At just 12 fights into his career, he remains one of Canada’s brightest heavyweight hopes.

Final Verdict

Guido Vianello proved that experience and timing matter at heavyweight. His patience, measured pressure, and finishing instincts turned what began as an even contest into a decisive victory.
Barrière, meanwhile, will return home to Quebec knowing he shared the ring with a world-level opponent — and will regroup for the next phase of his career.