Christian Mbilli goals to nail down a compulsory problem towards Canelo Alvarez in 2025 with victory over Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday.
Mbilli, who’s at present 27-0, 23 KOs, is able to grasp the spot vacated by David Benavidez’s resolution to maneuver as much as light-heavyweight. After two years of chasing the struggle, Benavidez obtained uninterested in ready for Canelo. The Mexican headed to light-heavyweight, the place he captured the interim title in June.
The void left by Benavidez permits the WBC’s number-one contender to safe probably the most vital payday of his life within the subsequent twelve months. ‘Solide’ battles the world-class Ukrainian gatekeeper on the Videotron Centre in Quebec Metropolis, understanding his monetary future is on the road.
“I hope this would be the final step earlier than a world championship struggle,” stated Mbilli. “Within the meantime, we’ll ship an ideal struggle, perhaps even the struggle of the yr.
“I can’t assure a knockout, however I can assure that if he provides me a gap, I’ll take it. I need to present that I’m one of the best, and I need to present that I’m the true monster. We’re going to see who has one of the best conditioning. We’re going to see who has one of the best boxing. It is going to be no shock for me as a result of I’m one of the best.”
High Rank Chairman Bob Arum left no doubts about who Mbilli was concentrating on subsequent.
“As with every of my fighters, my purpose is to carry Christian Mbilli to the highest. I imagine a struggle towards Canelo can be glorious, and at this level, even I feel Mbilli would win. After all, I can’t communicate for Canelo, however I’m optimistic we may arrange the struggle in Could.
“I hope this chance is the ultimate step in the direction of a world title. We may have an ideal struggle, perhaps the Struggle of the Yr. I’m very completely happy to be right here in Quebec Metropolis. We have now loads of boxing followers right here. And it’s going to be an ideal struggle.”
Derevyanchenko goals to halt Mbilli’s progress and cease his run because the practically man in pre-world title fights.
“Each struggle that I’ve had has helped me get this chance. I’m prepared for an aggressive struggle. I’ve seen him struggle. He’s robust. He’s aggressive. However I’m prepared,” stated ‘The Technician.’
“As quickly as I heard about this struggle, I made a decision I might signal to struggle him as a result of that is the primary man. My expertise is a bonus. It has helped me. And we are going to see what occurs.”
Andre Rozier, the coach of Derevyanchenko, added, “Mbilli says he’s going to beat Sergiy [Derevyanchenko] like nobody has earlier than. I feel he’s in for a impolite awakening as a result of Sergiy is superior on many ranges and can present Mbilli what an elite boxer is.”
The undercard sees heavyweight beast Arslanbek ‘The Lion’ Makhmudov dealing with Guido ‘The Gladiator’ Vianello. In the meantime, Osleys ‘El Twister’ Iglesias battles Sena ‘The African Murderer’ Agbeko.
Additionally on the invoice, Quebec’s Leïla Beaudoin takes on Lizbeth Crespo, with Wilkens Mathieu, Thomas ‘The Ghost’ Chabot, Dzmitry Asanau, Abdullah Mason, and Jahi Tucker that includes.
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