Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko:
Mbilli wins by UD.
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Guido Vianello:
Vianello wins by TKO.
Osleys Iglesias vs. Sena Agbeko:
Iglesias wins by TKO.
Abdullah Mason vs. Mike Ohan Jr:
Mason wins by TKO.
Leila Beaudoin vs. Lizbeth Crespo:
Beaudoin wins by UD.
Wilkens Mathieu vs. Facundo Nicolas Galovar:
Mathieu wins by UD.
Jahi Tucker vs. Santiago Fernandez:
Tucker wins by UD.
Thomas Chabot vs. Matias Ezequiel Guenemil:
Chabot wins by UD.
Dzmitry Asanau vs. Alexis Gabriel Camejo:
Asanau wins by UD.
Unbeaten super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli is set to take a significant step up in competition as he faces Sergiy Derevyanchenko. The ten-round bout will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN+. ESPN Deportes and Sky Sports from the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada.
This fight marks a crucial moment for Mbilli, as he confronts his first world-class contender in Derevyanchenko. The Canadian-based Mbilli, currently ranked #1 by the WBC, needs a win to maintain his position for a potential world title challenge against WBA/WBC/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
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Derevyanchenko, known as "The Technician," has a history of tough battles against top-tier opponents, having previously contended for world titles against Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo, and Daniel Jacobs. Despite his five losses, Derevyanchenko’s performances have often been strong enough to merit victories in the eyes of many fans and analysts, particularly against Jacobs and Golovkin.
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At 38, Derevyanchenko aims to rejuvenate his career with a victory over Mbilli, which could set him up for another shot at a world title:
“I made the decision to move up to 168 to win a world title. During my entire career, I have always fought the best in the world, and on August 17, it will be no different. I’m fighting a tough opponent in Christian Mbilli, who’s ranked No. 1 in the WBC. If I win this fight, I expect to fight for a world title next.”
Mbilli, while boasting an impressive record, remains untested against elite opposition. His recent victories over fighters like Mark Heffron, Rohan Murdock, Demond Nicholson, Carlos Gongora, and Vaughn Alexander have undeniably showcased his potential, but the bout against Derevyanchenko will be his first true test at the world level.
In the co-main event, heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov (19-1, 18 KOs), ranked 11th globally by the WBC, will take on Top Rank’s prospect Guido Vianello (12-2-1, 10 KOs), ranked 35th. Makhmudov, known as “The Lion,” is eager to secure the biggest win of his career and silence Vianello, who has called him an “easy fight.”
Osleys “El Tornado” Iglesias (11-0, 10 KOs), the IBO super middleweight champion, will face former world title challenger Sena “The African Assassin” Agbeko (28-3, 22 KOs). Iglesias, ranked 5th by the WBC and 10th by the IBF, aims to continue his knockout streak against the tough and experienced Agbeko.
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Leïla Beaudoin (11-1, 1 KO), ranked 8th by the IBF and 11th by the WBC in the super featherweight division, has a chance to win her first career title as she faces Lizbeth Crespo (15-7, 4 KOs) for the WBO International Super Featherweight belt.
Quebec City’s Wilkens Mathieu (9-0, 6 KOs) will battle the durable Facundo Galovar (15-11-2, 9 KOs) in his second fight in front of his hometown crowd. Meanwhile, Thomas “The Ghost” Chabot (10-0, 8 KOs) looks to continue his winning streak against Matias Ezequiel Guenemil (10-3-1, 5 KOs).
Top Rank’s rising stars Abdullah Mason (14-0, 12 KOs) and Jahi Tucker (11-1-1, 5 KOs) will also be in action. Mason will face Mike “Bad Man” Ohan Jr. (19-2, 9 KOs), while Tucker takes on Santiago Fernandez (8-1-1, 4 KOs). The evening’s opener will feature two-time Olympian Dzmitry “The Wasp” Asanau (7-0, 3 KOs) against former world title challenger Matias “Cobríta” Rueda (38-2, 32 KOs).
Main card:
▪️Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko, 10 rounds, for Mbilli’s WBC Continental Americas and WBA International Super Middleweight titles
▪️Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Guido Vianello, 10 rounds, heavyweight
Prelims (Starts at 5 pm ET):
▪️Osleys Iglesias vs. Sena Agbeko, 10 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Abdullah Mason vs. Mike Ohan Jr., 8 rounds, lightweight
▪️Leila Beaudoin vs. Lizbeth Crespo, 10 rounds, for the vacant WBO International Super Featherweight title
▪️Wilkens Mathieu vs. Facundo Nicolas Galovar, 6 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Jahi Tucker vs. Santiago Fernandez, 8 rounds, middleweight
▪️Thomas Chabot vs. Matias Ezequiel Guenemil, 8 rounds, super featherweight
▪️Dzmitry Asanau vs. Alexis Gabriel Camejo, 10 rounds, lightweight
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