Super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli has his next two fights mapped out, starting with a bout against England’s Mark Heffron. The fight is set for Saturday at the Centre Gervais Auto in Shawinigan, Quebec, headlining an ESPN+ event.
Mbilli is the overwhelming favorite against Heffron. Despite this, Eye of the Tiger promoter Camille Estephan emphasizes the importance of staying active and cautious:
"Inactivity can be the biggest enemy to any fighter."
Looking ahead, Estephan has plans for Mbilli beyond Saturday’s fight:
"We have something lined up to announce after the show for Christian if he wins, God willing."
Reports indicate that Mbilli will face Ukraine’s Sergiy Derevyanchenko on August 17 in Quebec City. Derevyanchenko, a seasoned title challenger based in Brooklyn, New York, recently defeated Vaughn Alexander and has previously fought notable names like Jermall Charlo, Gennady Golovkin, and Daniel Jacobs.
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