On August 17, Christian Mbilli (28-0, 23 KOs) placed on a dominating efficiency, defeating Ukrainian fighter Sergiy Derevyanchenko (15-6, 10 KOs) by unanimous resolution. It was the principle occasion of a Prime Rank and Eye of the Tiger card dwell ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes for combat followers in america. For these within the UK, they may catch the motion on Sky Sports activities whereas followers in Canada and elsewhere might watch with Punching Grace.
Christian Mbilli Defeats Sergiy Derevyanchenko
Mbilli Continues to Enhance
Mbilli got here into the combat on the again of three successive stoppage wins with this on paper seemingly being his most difficult combat. The Cameroonian-born fighter shocked his Ukrainian opponent in spherical two with a fierce proper hand, an early signal of dominance from Mbilli.
Derevyanchenko appeared to injure his left arm in spherical 4, which left him struggling for the rest of the combat, with Mbilli throwing brutal hooks, with the Ukrainian in survival mode. The Ukrainian had his finest second in spherical seven which got here from an uncommon proper hand to the thigh of Mbilli. The referee didn’t intervene, so Derevyanchenko adopted up with some sensible pictures, however Mbilli nonetheless ended the spherical on prime.
The Ukrainian confirmed his toughness to make the ultimate bell, however the decide’s scorecards mirrored the dominance of Mbilli with scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 98-92.
Mbilli Reveals What Struggle He Desires
Within the post-fight interview, Mbilli was requested what combat he desires: “You already know proper now, I’m prepared for giant combat, I’m prepared for giant combat.” He continued: “I wish to be world champion. I do know I would be the finest. To be the very best, I’ve to beat the very best, and the very best proper now..I don’t wish to say any identify. However everybody is aware of who’s the primary. I’ve to beat the primary. I need my combat with the primary.”
After making it clear he desires the Canelo Alvarez combat, Mbilli was requested concerning the Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga combat, and mentioned: “I believe it is going to be straightforward boxing for Canelo, straightforward combat. He’s going to win this combat, however after I believe I can be prepared for him.