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WBC elevates Mbilli from interim to full champion at 168 pounds

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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