Christian Mbilli: record, next fight and profile →
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is set to return on September 12, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and face Christian Mbilli in a battle for the WBC super middleweight title
David Benavidez, set to take on unified champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday, wasn't impressed by Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's announced fight with Christian Mbilli.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will return against super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli in September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ring Magazine announced on Thursday.
The expectation that Canelo Alvarez will fight new WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli next is not a foregone conclusion, an official connected to the negotiations told BoxingScene Monday.
Lucas Ketelle takes a look at the options available to Lester Martinez, the WBC interim super-middleweight champion.
Having beaten Immanuwel Aleem last night, Martinez is due to now fight in August as part of the Guatemala “El Chapin” festival in LA before pursuing the winner of Mbilli vs. Alvarez.
The Saul “Canelo” Alvarez-Christian Mbilli winner could be next for Lester Martinez – if he can first best Immanuwel Aleem in their WBC interim super middleweight title fight.
The WBC on Thursday sanctioned Lester Martinez to fight for its vacant interim super middleweight belt versus Immanuwel Aleem on March 21 in San Bernardino, California.
Lester Martinez requested Tuesday to fight for the WBC interim belt while awaiting a rematch with full titlist Christian Mbilli.
Lester Martinez was one point on one scorecard away from winning the interim WBC super middleweight title last year.