MONTREAL – You don't get paid for overtime, and Christian Mbilli proved that with a blistering 40-second knockout of England's Mark Heffron. The ESPN+ main event at Centre Gervais Auto, Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada, saw Mbilli (27-0, 23 KOs) unleash a devastating left hook to Heffron’s body, ending the fight almost as soon as it began.
Mbilli’s Spectacular Win
Mbilli, rated No. 2 at 168 by The Ring, wasted no time in establishing dominance. Heffron (30-4-1, 23 KOs) crumpled under the brutal body shot, unable to beat the ten count. Referee Mike Griffin counted out Heffron as he writhed in agony, marking the fourth stoppage loss of Heffron’s career.
This swift victory propels Mbilli into a high-stakes bout against former three-time middleweight title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko in Quebec City on August 17.
Undercard Highlights
Arslanbek Makhmudov’s Comeback
Heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov bounced back from his first career defeat with a second-round knockout of Miljan Rovcanin. Makhmudov (19-1, 18 KOs) floored Rovcanin (27-4, 18 KOs) with a powerful combination, prompting referee Steve St. Germain to count him out at 2:32 of the second round.
Mehmet Unal’s Dominance
Mehmet Unal (10-0, 8 KOs) became the first fighter to stop Rodolfo Gomez Jr. (14-8-3, 10 KOs), finishing him in the fourth round. Unal’s relentless attack forced referee Martin Forest to halt the bout at 2:17.
Wilkens Mathieu’s Impressive Performance
Up-and-coming super middleweight Wilkens Mathieu (9-0, 6 KOs) dropped Przemyslaw Gorgon (17-13-2, 6 KOs) four times, securing a fourth-round stoppage. Mathieu’s uppercut in the first round set the tone for his dominant performance.
Future Matchups
Mbilli vs. Derevyanchenko
Christian Mbilli’s rapid victory keeps his momentum strong as he prepares for a significant challenge against Sergiy Derevyanchenko. This upcoming bout will test Mbilli’s skills against a seasoned opponent, promising an exciting showdown for boxing fans.
Conclusion
Christian Mbilli’s emphatic win over Mark Heffron sets the stage for an exciting future in the super middleweight division. With a major fight against Sergiy Derevyanchenko on the horizon, Mbilli is poised to make even greater strides in his already impressive career.