Christian Mbilli challenged Canelo Alvarez after doing what was expected tonight in Quebec, dominating Rohan Murdock and earning a corner knockout victory after six rounds.
Mbilli, 28, is ranked number one in the WBC and WBA, and has Canelo on his mind, calling himself “the future” of the 168-pound division.
Canelo is, of course, the undisputed super middleweight champion and holds the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
“I know Canelo is the best. “Everyone knows it,” Mbilli said. “I want to show that I am the best in the division. My goal is to fight Canelo. “I will do everything I can to fight Canelo.”
Mbilli also showed Murdock his respect for toughness and skills. “He’s a good fighter, but I’m the best today,” he said.
It was all one-sided action tonight, but Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KO) is a clear and massive step up from the likes of Rohan Murdock, and really anyone else Mbilli has fought to date.
At the moment, Canelo is expected to return on May 4 for the Cinco de Mayo weekend, although that is not official or anything set in stone.
With Canelo still having two fights left on his contract with Premier Boxing Champions, most consider David Benavidez as the top contender to land the next fight with the Mexican superstar. Benavidez has the “interim” WBC title. But Mbilli definitely cannot be blamed for revealing his name and making his intentions clear. He wants the big fight. All contenders should do so.
