Boxing Match Preview: Christian Mbilli (29-0-0, 24 KOs) vs. Lester Martinez (19-0-0, 16 KOs)
Venue & Event Info
Time: Main card begins 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT, ring walks for this bout expected around 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada (Capacity: ~65,000 for boxing)
Broadcast: Netflix (global stream)
Titles at Stake: Interim WBC World Super Middleweight Title (Mbilli defending)
Notable: Featured on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford; both fighters are undefeated and ranked contenders in the 168-lb division
Fighter Status & Availability
Christian Mbilli:
Age: 30 Height: 5’9” Reach: 72” Stance: Orthodox
Fighting out of: Quebec, Canada (born in Cameroon)
Last fight: KO1 over Maciej Sulecki (June 2025) to win interim WBC title
No reported injuries; full training camp completed
Known for: Relentless pressure, high-volume combinations, elite conditioning
Lester Martinez:
Age: 29 Height: 5’11” Reach: 72” Stance: Orthodox
Fighting out of: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Last fight: KO4 over Joeshon James (March 2025)
No reported injuries; camp focused on counterpunching and pacing
Known for: Patient, poised style with fight-ending power in both hands
Recent Form
Christian Mbilli:
W (KO1) vs. Maciej Sulecki — June 2025
W (UD10) vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko — Aug 2024
W (TKO6) vs. Mark Heffron — Mar 2024
Lester Martinez:
W (KO4) vs. Joeshon James — Mar 2025
W (TKO3) vs. Lucas de Abreu — Oct 2024
W (KO2) vs. Carlos Gallego Montiel — May 2024
Series History
All-Time Meetings: First professional bout between Mbilli and Martinez
Context: Winner will be in line for a mandatory shot at the full WBC title
Betting Trends & Market Notes
Mbilli has gone the distance in 3 of his last 7 fights despite high KO rate
Martinez has only been past 6 rounds once in his career
Public money slightly favors Mbilli due to experience and proven stamina
Analysts note both fighters’ durability, suggesting value on “fight goes the distance”
FIGHT ODDS
Christian Mbilli – 190
Lester Martinez + 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
