Super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli is making his intentions clear. In a recent interview with The Ring, Mbilli stated that he plans to use his upcoming fight against Lester Martinez to send a message: he wants the winner of the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford showdown.
Mbilli, an aggressive pressure fighter, has built a reputation as one of the most exciting contenders in the 168-pound division. A statement win against Martinez could put him in prime position for a world title shot.
With Canelo and Crawford set to headline a historic event on September 13th in Las Vegas, streaming live on Netflix, Mbilli sees this as his moment to stake his claim. “I want to show the world I’m the next guy,” Mbilli told The Ring.
If Mbilli delivers, fans could soon see him standing across the ring from the winner of one of boxing’s biggest fights of the year.