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 High Rank and Eye of the Tiger card dwell ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes for battle followers in the USA. For these within the UK, they might 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 battle on the again of three successive stoppage wins with this on paper seemingly being his most difficult battle. 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 battle, 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 good pictures, however Mbilli nonetheless ended the spherical on prime.
The Ukrainian confirmed his toughness to make the ultimate bell, however the choose’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 battle he desires: “You already know proper now, I’m prepared for giant battle, I’m prepared for giant battle.” He continued: “I need to be world champion. I do know I would be the finest. To be the perfect, I’ve to beat the perfect, and the perfect proper now..I don’t need to say any title. However everybody is aware of who’s the primary. I’ve to beat the primary. I would like my battle with the primary.”
After making it clear he desires the Canelo Alvarez battle, Mbilli was requested concerning the Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga battle, and stated: “I believe it will likely be simple boxing for Canelo, simple battle. He’s going to win this battle, however after I believe I might be prepared for him.
