Who is Christian Mbilli?
Christian Mbilli-Assomo, born April 26, 1995, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is a French professional boxer competing in the super middleweight division. Mbilli moved to France in 2006, picking up boxing during his teenage years. He obtained French citizenship and represented France at the 2016 Rio Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals.
Professional Career Highlights
Mbilli turned professional in 2017 and has maintained an undefeated record of 28-0, with 23 knockouts. He has held multiple titles, including:
- WBC Continental Americas
- WBA International
- WBC Youth World
- WBC Francophone
Notable victories include wins against Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Carlos Gongora, Rohan Murdock, and Mark Heffron. His explosive knockout victory over Heffron in just 40 seconds stands out as one of his most impressive performances.
Fighting Style Analysis
Mbilli is known for his aggressive, power-punching style reminiscent of Mike Tyson. He constantly applies pressure, leveraging his strength and relentless punching combinations to overwhelm opponents. Trained by Soviet-style coaches in Canada, he blends the Russian boxing approach characterized by precise jabs, strategic distance control, and methodical aggression.
Future Prospects
Christian Mbilli is scheduled to face Maciej Sulecki on June 27, 2025, in Quebec, Canada, for the interim WBC super middleweight title. A victory here could lead to a potential blockbuster matchup with the division’s top fighter, Canelo Alvarez, solidifying Mbilli’s status as a global boxing star.
Quick Facts
- Born: April 26, 1995
- Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8.5 in)
- Reach: 183 cm (72 in)
- Division: Super Middleweight (168 lbs)
- Record: 28 wins (23 KO), 0 losses
- Nickname: “Solide”
- Trainer: Marc Ramsay
- Promoter: Eye of the Tiger Management
Christian Mbilli continues to impress as one of the most promising and explosive talents in boxing today, aiming for nothing short of greatness in the super middleweight division.
