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Christian Mbilli and Lester Martínez went to war in Las Vegas, producing one of the most punishing and relentless bouts of the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford undercard. Their ten-round battle for the interim WBC super middleweight crown ended in a draw, leaving fans, pundits, and the fighters themselves demanding a resolution. From the opening bell, both men set a furious pace. Mbilli, sharper with his combinations early, narrowly edged the first round, only for Martínez to roar back in rounds three and four, landing precise counters that had the crowd sensing an early momentum shift. The Fight of the Night By the midway point, the fight was already emerging as a frontrunner for a bonus, and Zuffa Boxing later confirmed it as Fight of the Night, with both warriors pocketing $100,000. Mbilli seemed to find his rhythm in rounds five through seven, landing crisp hooks and body shots, but Martínez’s durability kept him firmly in contention. The Guatemalan star shifted the momentum in the eighth, visibly rocking Mbilli and forcing the French-Canadian to clinch for the first time in the fight. As the rounds progressed, neither fighter slowed, trading heavy artillery in the center of the ring and keeping the outcome uncertain until the final bell. Mbilli’s late rally in the tenth round looked like it might sway the judges, but in the end, it wasn’t enough to claim victory outright. WELL DESERVED 👏 @MbilliChristian & Lester Martinez earned tonight’s FOTN bonus! #CaneloCrawford | #RiyadhSeasonCard pic.twitter.com/8e9dYFZl6O — Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) September 14, 2025 Official Scores and Calls for a Rematch The official scorecards reflected the battle’s razor-thin nature: one judge had it 97-93 for Martínez, another 96-94 for Mbilli, and the third called it even at 95-95. WBN’s unofficial tally saw 96-94 for Mbilli, highlighting just how close the contest was. With no definitive winner, the WBC Board of Governors has now formally approved a direct rematch, following a request from Martínez’s team. Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the unanimous decision to allow free negotiations, setting the stage for a high-stakes second encounter that fans and fighters alike are clamoring to see. After such an electrifying display, the rematch isn’t just expected—it feels inevitable. Both Mbilli and Martínez left everything in the ring in Las Vegas, and neither is walking away satisfied. Boxing fans worldwide will now wait to see who can finally claim bragging rights in what promises to be another war at super middleweight. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

Fellow unbeaten super middleweight contenders Christian Mbilli and Lester Martinez will square off in a high-stakes showdown on the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford undercard at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Let’s break it down. The winner of this bout could ultimately find himself across the ring from Alvarez. As for Crawford, whether he wins or loses, his future at this weight—or even in the sport itself—appears limited. A four-division world champion and certain first-ballot Hall of Famer, Crawford has little left to prove in boxing. With so much at stake, this matchup offers far more than another bout on a stacked undercard.

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