(Quebec) Montrealer Christian Mbele (26-0, 22 KO) wanted to use his appearance on ESPN to send a message to the boxing world, a message to the champion at the top of his division, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Implemented. ably. The super middleweight (168 lbs) put in a flawless performance against Rohan Murdock (27-3, 19 KOs) at the Videotron Center in Quebec on Saturday, on the undercard of Beterbiev-Smith.
The French boxer hit his opponent hard, hitting him at will with powerful shots, leading to a corner kick for Murdock after the 6th minute.H circular. There was simply no hope for the action-faced Australian, who left the ring with a swollen eye and a bruised face.
Mbele announced after his victory, saying: “I did what I had to do in the ring and now I am ready to face anyone.”
But the 28-year-old boxer is in a category locked by Canelo Alvarez, who holds all four titles at 168 pounds. Mbele is now in Top 5 Of the four federations. His promoter, Eye of the Tiger Management (EOTTM), will now have to find him a worthy opponent. Caleb plant? David Benavidez? Canelo?
“There are the big TV networks, there are the audience, there is the performance… Christian couldn't have chosen a better moment to shine,” said EOTTM's Antonin Decarie, looking delighted with her pony's performance. “The people at the WBC assure us that things will change.”
Immediately prior to the Mbili fight, Australian Jason Moloney (27-2, 19 KOs) and American Saúl Sanchez (20-3, 12 KOs) delivered a wild 12 round bout. Moloney, a boxer from promoter TopRank, defended his WBO bantamweight belt (118 pounds). Two talented athletes, equally strong, throw without counting. Moloney ultimately retained his title with a majority decision win (114-114, 116-112, 116-112). The announcement of the ruling sparked boos at the Videotron Centre. Journalism It was 115-113 for Sanchez.
The result of the two races: Two crowd strangers keep thousands of spectators on the edge of their seats.
Beaudoin and Mathieu won on the undercard
Imam Khatayev F. Michal Ludwiczak – 175 books
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Imam Khatayev and Michal Ludwiczak
Olympic medalist and newest recruit to date from EOTTM, Imam Khatayev (6-0, 6 KOs) took two rounds to eliminate pole Michal Ludwiczak (17-14, 6 KOs) during the undercard. A powerful, accurate and devastating hooker, Khataev has the tools of a hitter.
Leila Beaudoin c. Elizabeth Espinoza – 130 pounds
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Elizabeth Espinoza and Leila Beaudoin
Leyla Beaudoin (11-1, 1 KO) won her rematch against Mexico's Elizabeth Espinosa (4-6, 1 KO) in a tight eight-round duel. Certainly, the judges' score (78-74, 78-74, 77-75) does not reflect the strong opposition to the Mexican, which the fans greeted when she left the ring.
Beaudoin, who is originally from Temiscuata-sur-le-Lac, said she was satisfied with her fight. The 12th seed said: “But I hurt my right hand towards the end, so it was definitely a lower throw.”H In the International Federation of Association Football.
Wilkins Mathieu vs. Jose Arias Alvarez – 170 pounds
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Wilkins Mateo and José Arias Alvarez.
The talented son of Quebec Wilkins Mathieu (6-0, 3 KOs) manhandled his Mexican opponent who is 20 years his senior. At 39 years old, Jose Arias Alvarez (3-2, 1 KO) is only in his fourth fight. Fast, precise, and a cutting stab, Matteo boxes with the precision of a surgeon. Here we meet his coach, Mike Moffa. It's no surprise that Mateo idolizes Floyd Mayweather. Mathieu won by unanimous decision (40-36, 40-35, 40-35) in an educational fight.
The boxer said after his victory: “I felt like I was flying when I heard the voice of the crowd.” I dream of a final in Quebec this year. »
Mehmet Onal vs. Dragan Lippi – 178 books
Italian Dragan Lippi (22-7, 10 KOs) may have regretted his moderation in Florence, where he lives, when he saw the Videotron Center in the middle of a snowstorm. But his trip to the ring lasted only 57 seconds. Former Turkish Olympian Mehmet Unal (8-0, 7 KOs), now based in Montreal, sent him to the mat with a thunderous left hook, winning by knockout. idiomatic.
Christopher Guerrero against. Sergio Herrera – 150 pounds
Mexican Sergio Herrera (7-4, 4 KOs) gave Montreal's Christopher Guerrero (10-0, 5 KOs) a tough time. The two boxers traded blow for blow for eight rounds and hurled some defiant statements at each other that did not suit the family newspaper. Guerrero won by unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 78-74).
Moreno Vendro vs. Victor Hugo Flores – 163 pounds
Rookie Moreno Fendro (3-0, 2 KOs) had a chance to get the ball rolling. The second Frenchman to join the EOTTM team after Mbele, this Chartrain added a stone to his cathedral with a stunning one-round victory over Mexican agent Victor Hugo Flores (7-3, 3 KOs.).
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