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Mbilli Seeks Big-Name Unification Bout After WBC Title Win
The French boxer wants Sheeraz, Munguia or Charlo to become champions so they can meet in a unification fight.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:55pm
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Christian Mbilli was recently elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion and is now looking to defend his title against a 'big name' in the coming months. The 30-year-old Frenchman, based in Montreal, has his sights set on unification bouts with the likes of Hamza Sheeraz, Jaime Munguia, or Jermall Charlo, hoping they will all become champions in their respective organizations this year.
Why it matters
The super middleweight division has been fragmented since Canelo Alvarez lost his undisputed title, and Mbilli's elevation to WBC champion has created an opportunity for him to become a major player in the weight class. A unification bout against another top fighter would help solidify his status and bring more attention to the division.
The details
Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) claimed the interim WBC title with a first-round knockout of Maciej Sulecki last June. He then fought to a split-decision draw with Lester Martinez in October. Now as the full WBC champion, Mbilli is eyeing fights against high-profile opponents like Sheeraz, Munguia, or Charlo, who he hopes will all win titles in their respective organizations this year to set up potential unification bouts.
- Mbilli was elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion two days ago.
- Mbilli last fought in October 2022, drawing with Lester Martinez.
- Mbilli's last win was a first-round KO of Maciej Sulecki in June 2022.
The players
Christian Mbilli
A 30-year-old French boxer based in Montreal who was recently elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion.
Hamza Sheeraz
A British boxer who Mbilli hopes will become a world champion this year, potentially setting up a unification bout.
Jaime Munguia
A Mexican boxer who Mbilli hopes will become a world champion this year, potentially setting up a unification bout.
Jermall Charlo
An American boxer who Mbilli hopes will become a world champion this year, potentially setting up a unification bout.
What they’re saying
“The people [in France] are very happy. The last world champion from France was about three or four years ago. The people are very happy now because they have a new world champion. They can't wait to have me back in France for a press conference and to talk with the boxing fans. People are very happy with this information.”
— Christian Mbilli (FightsATW)
“I hope that [Hamza] Sheeraz will become a champion with the WBO. I hope [Jaime] Munguia will become a world champion, or maybe [Edgar] Berlanga, then we can make a unification. Or maybe [Jermall] Charlo, I hope for a unification. I want all the bigger names to be world champions so that we can have a bigger fight after.”
— Christian Mbilli (FightsATW)
What’s next
Mbilli is looking to defend his WBC title against a 'big name' in the coming months.
The takeaway
Mbilli's elevation to WBC champion has created an opportunity for him to become a major player in the fragmented super middleweight division. His desire to unify the titles against other top fighters like Sheeraz, Munguia, or Charlo could lead to some highly anticipated matchups in the weight class.
