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WBC elevates Christian Mbilli from interim to full super middleweight champion at 168 pounds.
Mbilli retained the interim title with a split draw against Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford undercard.
Crawford was stripped of the title after failing to honor a payment agreement with the sanctioning body.
Mbilli attended Martes de Café and shared thoughts on becoming a world champion
Mbilli is expected to defend the title in a rematch with Martinez, though no date is confirmed.
The announcement followed Crawford's retirement and changes in title lineage with the WBC.
The WBC's update was delivered during the weekly Martes de Café press conference in Mexico City.
Mbilli's professional record stands at 29-0-1 with 24 knockouts.
The fight implications could set up a Martinez rematch for Mbilli's first title defense.
The article cites multiple ESPN reporting threads and other boxing coverage for context.

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sports21h ago

Fran Hennessy will headline Boxxer’s Copperbox Arena show after injuries to the original main eventers reshaped the card.
The 21-year-old is set to fight undefeated Brit Ellie Bouttell for the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title on BBC2.
Fran’s promotion pedigree runs in the family, with her father Mick Hennessy previously promoting Tyson Fury.
Mick Hennessy initially did not want Fran in boxing, citing the sport's hardships before relenting to support her.
Fran stated she trusts her father’s guidance and relies on his knowledge of the sport.
Her team includes trainer Bradley Skeete, providing seasoned support behind her ascent.
Fran plans to pursue the WBC Silver bantamweight title as her first major milestone this year.
The event is part of Boxxer’s national broadcasting push, with BBC2 coverage.
The boxing card includes other notable fights and a calendar of upcoming world-title bouts.
Mick Hennessy used to promote Tyson Fury, signaling a strong boxing lineage behind Fran.
The boxing schedule lists upcoming fights in January, February, and March, signaling a busy period for the sport.

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sports20h ago

Fran Hennessy headlines Boxxer’s UK show on BBC Two after injuries altered the lineup.
Hennessy will face Ellie Bouttell for the vacant WBC Silver title as the new main event.
The bout marks Hennessy's first major main event on national television.
Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos were sidelined due to injuries, prompting the schedule shift.
The winner could become the WBC mandatory challenger for the organization’s belt.
BBC Two and iPlayer will broadcast the Saturday boxing from the Copper Box Arena.
Hennessy aims to introduce herself to a wider audience on the national broadcaster.
Boxxer’s lineup for the year includes major fights with notable boxing stars in 2026.
Hennessy is the daughter of boxing promoter Mick Hennessy.
The event included a reference to future fight possibilities in boxing at heavyweight and other divisions.

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sports20h ago

Adames will defend his WBC middleweight title against Austin Williams on Jan 31 at Madison Square Garden.
The fight is part of the Lopez vs Stevenson undercard and will stream on DAZN PPV.
The event is set for Madison Square Garden in New York with ring walks around 12:45am GMT.
The PPV price in the UK is £24.99 and $69.99 in the US, with bundles available.
Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson headlines the card with additional notable bouts on the undercard.
The UK DAZN Ultimate Tier offers access to the Lopez vs Stevenson PPV at a discounted rate.
Other card highlights include Keyshawn Davis vs Jamaine Ortiz and Carlos Adames’ status as a titleholder.
The Sun provides live blog coverage for those seeking real-time updates.
Other potential matchups and boxing plans are previewed for a busy 2026 schedule.

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