Christian Mbilli: page 9

Promoter admits there is much to gain for the winner of Christian Mbilli-Diego Pacheco

Eye of the Tiger boss Camille Estephan has said talks are underway to match his super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli with Diego Pacheco.

Trainer says Christian Mbilli is clearing – and helping to set – high bar

Marc Ramsey is happy with the work ethic of his super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli. The trainer believes Mbilli’s progress has earned the fighter a positive reputation – which shows in the rankings.

WBA’s new No. 1 contenders: Christian Mbilli at 168; Stephen Fulton at 126

At super middleweight, Christian Mbilli replaced Edgar Berlanga as the number-one contender.

Erik Bazinyan predicts Jaime Munguia KO followed by Canelo Alvarez callout

Erik Bazinyan has feasted on fringe super middleweight contenders, but he’ll face the toughest test of his 11-year career Friday night when he faces Jaime Munguia, one of the division’s top fighters.

Staff Roundtable: Wisest choice for Canelo Alvarez’s next foe?

The criticism of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s competition is sure to reach a deafening pitch after his dismantling of Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on Sunday. So who is the wisest choice for his next opponent?

Ready or not, Christian Mbilli positions for Canelo Alvarez

It wasn’t perfect in the eyes of those who have boxed for a living, but Christian Mbilli’s record remains unblemished, and with another proving-ground bout likely looming, a showdown with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in 2025 appears to be nearing.

Pride versus the price: Why Sergiy Derevyanchenko deserved the chance to hear the final bell

With half a round to go in Saturday’s Christian Mbilli-Sergiy Derevyanchenko fight, ESPN analyst Tim Bradley, who’d been calling for Derevyanchenko’s corner to stop the contest from the seventh round on, said of the Ukrainian veteran, with heartfelt concern and a measure of exasperation: “He needs a knockout to win. What is it, pride? Are we fighting for pride?”

Photo gallery: Christian Mbilli-Sergiy Derevyanchenko

CompuBox punch stats: Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko

Christian Mbilli outpoints brave Sergiy Derevyanchenko in step up

The ascension of Christian Mbilli continued and the legend of Sergiy Derevyanchenko’s toughness and rotten luck grew Saturday in Quebec City, Canada, where Mbilli won a hard-fought decision.