Newly elevated WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli told WBN he’s fully open to the idea of facing Chris Eubank Jr. at 168 pounds.
“Of course! See, that’s what I’m talking about. Eubank, it would be a big fight. It would also be a fan-friendly fight. And I would love to represent Cameroon, France, and Quebec, Canada across the world.”
There was no pause. No hesitation when Mbilli spoke to World Boxing News recently.
Mbilli is 29-0-1 with 24 knockouts, and he’s coming off a huge breakout event on the Canelo vs Crawford undercard. The next step was expected to be a Lester Martinez rematch, but the WBC champion is already looking at bigger nights following their Las Vegas draw.
Mbilli Wants A Stadium Night
Eubank is an ideal name to kick off his reign, provided a lucrative title defense against Canelo Alvarez fails to materialize.
Facing the Briton gains attention, especially in a UK stadium, following Eubank Jr’s two epic battles with Conor Benn.
Mbilli admitted he didn’t watch the full Eubank vs. Benn fights, but he felt the scale of them.
“I didn’t see the fight, but I’ve seen clips of it, and even in my last fight, in a big stadium in Las Vegas, I felt that type of energy and atmosphere from the crowd. I would love to feel it again.”
That experience stayed with him.
“It’s a blessing to fight in front of so many people, as a boxer, but also as an entertainer.”
Mbilli talks about those nights like they’re the target, not a bonus. The sense that the fight matters beyond the ring. That’s what he wants again — and a name like Eubank Jr. fits that picture immediately.
Eubank’s Move Creates A Title Window
Eubank Jr. is heading to super middleweight after his latest disappointment, and the move changes the options in front of him.
He has never won a world title, so the goal at 168 is obvious. He needs a route to a belt, and he needs a fight that puts him straight back in the mix.
That’s where Mbilli sees the opening. It’s a real fight and a marketable one. But it also comes with risk for Eubank.
The Benn loss will follow him. Fair or not, losing to a welterweight is the type of result that can weigh down a title push if there isn’t a statement win straight after it.
Taking on an unbeaten WBC champion at 168 would be the opposite of easing back in.
Vegas, Wembley, Or London Next Summer
Ask Mbilli where it happens, and he doesn’t limit the vision. The UK would be a solid stage for Mbilli to shine.
There’s also a practical angle. Mbilli is linked to a possible shot at Canelo Alvarez on September 12, but if that doesn’t land, Eubank is a fight that makes sense this year or even next summer in London.
Fan-Friendly, But Not Safe
Mbilli doesn’t fight cautiously. He comes forward and makes opponents work. Eubank Jr. has never been in dull fights either.
That’s why Mbilli called it “fan-friendly.” It isn’t just a callout. It’s a style clash that sells — and it comes with the consequences of a world title bout.
For Eubank, it could be the kind of fight he needs if the only thing left is a world title shot. And for Mbilli, it’s the kind of name that turns a champion into a headline.
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Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010. Read full bio.