A Knockout in Quebec: Mbilli's Rise and Canelo's Next Challenge

Christian Mbilli made a strong statement in Quebec City. He knocked out Maciej Sulecki in the first round. This win gives Mbilli the WBC interim super middleweight title. The title is important, but its value depends on the situation. Mbilli is now 29-0 with 24 knockouts. His victory puts him in a good position. He might fight on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford in September. This could be a big step towards facing Canelo himself in 2026. At 30 years old, Mbilli is seen as a top threat to Canelo. This is especially true since David Benavidez left the division. Canelo has avoided fighting Benavidez and hasn't shown much interest in Mbilli. However, this could change. Mbilli wants to fight Canelo. He has been campaigning for it, but not as loudly as Benavidez did. The boxing world will be watching to see if Canelo takes the challenge.