French boxer Christian Mbilli, who came through Boxing Nazairien and still has ties to Pornic, faces Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez for the WBC super middleweight title this Saturday in Riyadh.
Christian Mbilli, French boxer of Cameroonian origin, is about to experience the fight of his life. On Saturday, October 31st, on the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he will face Saul Canelo Alvarez, one of the living legends of the boxing world, for the WBC super middleweight title. A dream that the native of Montreuil has long cherished and which is finally coming true on the international stage.
Before stepping onto rings around the world, Mbilli forged his style at Boxing Nazairien where he spent three seasons. Loire-Atlantique remains close to his heart and his ties to Pornic remain strong. It was on this boxing land that the 29-year-old fighter developed the foundations of a career that is leading him to the top today.
This opportunity against Canelo represents much more than a simple fight. For Mbilli, it's the chance to change dimension and establish himself among the world elite. American specialized press has already noticed him since a book was dedicated to him on the other side of the Atlantic, showing the growing interest in this promising boxer.
Facing him, Canelo Alvarez presents an impressive record and incomparable experience. The Mexican, multiple world champion in several weight classes, remains one of the most feared boxers in the world. However, Mbilli arrives with the ambition to create an upset and prove that he belongs at this level of competition.
The boxing world will have its eyes fixed on Riyadh this weekend. Christian Mbilli, who rose from Pornic and Boxing Nazairien, will attempt to climb the final step separating him from world championship glory.
Before stepping onto rings around the world, Mbilli forged his style at Boxing Nazairien where he spent three seasons. Loire-Atlantique remains close to his heart and his ties to Pornic remain strong. It was on this boxing land that the 29-year-old fighter developed the foundations of a career that is leading him to the top today.
This opportunity against Canelo represents much more than a simple fight. For Mbilli, it's the chance to change dimension and establish himself among the world elite. American specialized press has already noticed him since a book was dedicated to him on the other side of the Atlantic, showing the growing interest in this promising boxer.
Facing him, Canelo Alvarez presents an impressive record and incomparable experience. The Mexican, multiple world champion in several weight classes, remains one of the most feared boxers in the world. However, Mbilli arrives with the ambition to create an upset and prove that he belongs at this level of competition.
The boxing world will have its eyes fixed on Riyadh this weekend. Christian Mbilli, who rose from Pornic and Boxing Nazairien, will attempt to climb the final step separating him from world championship glory.
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Source: Ouest-France