A great deal of strain will probably be on extremely hyped contender Christian Mbilli (27-0, 23 KOs) tonight in his ten-round tremendous middleweight battle towards Sergiy Derevyanchenko (15-5, 10 KOs) of their battle on ESPN and ESPN+ on the Videotron Centre in Quebec Metropolis, Canada.
Tonight’s occasion begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT on ESPN and ESPN+. The prelims start at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Mbilli is a fighter with a lot to show. Though he’s ranked #1 WBC, he’s not crushed anybody notable to obtain that prime rating by the World Boxing Council. Followers have criticized him for having fought horrible opposition, however he nonetheless appeared spectacular in lots of his fights.
Derevyanchenko, 38, is a former three-time world title challenger who ought to nonetheless be unbeaten and preventing at a excessive stage. He will probably be a take a look at for Mbilli to indicate whether or not he’s bought the expertise to problem for a world title towards WBA, WBC, and WBO tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez subsequent. That’s the battle Mbilli needs for apparent causes. There’s massive cash out there to Mbilli if he can get the Canelo battle.
Mbilli has appeared horrible in fights towards Carlos Gongora, Rohan Murdock, and Vaughn Alexander. Prime Rank hopes Mbilli has improved sufficient since then to defeat Derevyanchenko tonight.
Undercard:
In tonight’s undercard, heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov (19-1, 18 KOs) and Guido Vianello (12-2-1, 10 KOs) battle in a ten-round conflict that reeks of a last-chance saloon sort of match-up. Makhumudov was just lately knocked out in 4 rounds by Agit Kabayel, whereas Vianello misplaced his final battle towards Efe Ajagba.
Given the 2 fighters ‘ latest performances, Makmudov vs. Vianello must be within the prelims somewhat than the principle portion of the cardboard. Informal followers like watching heavyweights, so the inclusion of Makmudov-Vianello on the principle card is probably going as a consequence of that.
Prelims at 5 pm. ET on ESPN+
In a ten-round contest, Cuban tremendous middleweight Osleys Iglesias (11-0, 10 KO) fights Sena Agbeko (28-3, 22 KO). The wiry 6’2″ southpaw Iglesias has good energy in his proper hooks.
Though Iglesias doesn’t look as gifted as Cuban David Morrell Jr., he can punch, and he ought to be capable of rating a fast knockout of Agbeko. Morrell knocked out Agbeko within the second spherical of their battle final December. So if Iglesias can get Agbeko out sooner, it could say loads about him.
Light-weight prospect Abdullah Mason (14-0, 12 KOs) faces Mike Ohan Jr. (19-2, 9 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Mason appears to be like destined for world title honors and will ultimately rip the WBC title from champion Shakur Stevenson as soon as Prime Rank lets him battle for the belt.
They’re holding the 20-year-old Mason again as a consequence of his youth, however he’s able to face top-level opposition.
