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Mbilli Crowned Champ, Calls Mom After Big Win
29 Jan
Summary
- Christian Mbilli was promoted to world champion at 168 pounds by the WBC.
- His September fight against Lester Martinez was hailed as a potential 2025 Fight of the Year.
- Mbilli seeks a career-defining bout against top fighters like Canelo or Munguia.
Christian Mbilli has officially achieved world champion status at 168 pounds, with the World Boxing Council elevating him following another boxer's retirement. This designation recognizes Mbilli's persistent journey and previous interim title reigns within the organization.
His recent split-draw against Lester Martinez on September 13th has garnered significant attention, being touted as a potential 2025 "Fight of the Year." The WBC president lauded the spectacular nature of their bout while presenting Mbilli with his championship belt.
Mbilli, known as "Solid Rock," now carries the weight of being the champion everyone wants to fight. He has expressed a strong desire for a career-defining bout against prominent figures like Jaime Munguia or Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, indicating his readiness for the sport's biggest challenges and lucrative opportunities.
Speculation also surrounds a potential rematch with Lester Martinez, possibly occurring in September on a Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia. Given the excitement of their first encounter, a second fight is highly anticipated by many boxing fans.
