Christian Mbilli, the unbeaten super middleweight contender, is set to face a tough challenge as he defends his WBC Continental Americas and WBA International titles against Ukraine’s three-time world title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Saturday, August 17, at the Videotron Centre.
Mbilli, who hails from Cameroon and fights out of France, has quickly risen through the ranks with his explosive power and relentless pressure. Derevyanchenko, known for his durability and experience at the highest level, poses a significant threat as he looks to reclaim his status as a top contender in the division.
The co-main event of the evening features a heavyweight showdown between Arslanbek Makhmudov of Canada and Italy’s Guido Vianello. Makhmudov, known for his knockout power, will look to continue his ascent in the heavyweight division, while Vianello aims to pull off an upset and make a name for himself on the international stage.
The undercard also promises to deliver exciting action, with Osleys Iglesias of Cuba taking on Ghana’s Sena Agbeko in a super middleweight bout. Additionally, rising prospect Abdullah Mason from Bedford, Ohio, will face Mike Ohan Jr. of Holbrook, Massachusetts, in a lightweight clash.
In the women's division, Canada's Leila Beaudoin will square off against Argentina’s Lizbeth Crespo, who fights out of Bolivia, for the vacant WBO International super featherweight title. Rounding out the card, Wilkens Mathieu of Canada takes on Argentina's Facundo Nicolas Galovar at super middleweight, while Jahi Tucker of Queens, New York, battles Santiago Fernandez of Argentina at middleweight.
The event will be streamed live on ESPN+, with the main card starting at 10:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm PT, following prelims at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT.
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