Cameroonian-French super middleweight star Christian Mbilli has officially been elevated from interim titleholder to World Champion at 168 pounds.
The announcment was made during the World Boxing Council’s traditional weekly press conference, Martes de Café.
Joined by his promoter, Camille Estephan, Mbilli was presented with the iconic Green and Gold belt by WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, officially confirming him as the king of the super middleweight division.
“You are a champion we are incredibly proud of. Christian has been part of our organization for a long time; he was the WBC Continental Americas champion, making 9 successful defenses before becoming the interim champion. You and Lester Martinez put on a spectacular fight—the best of 2025. On this occasion, we are honored to present you with the Fight of the Year trophy and your belt as the undisputed World Champion at 168 pounds,” stated Mauricio Sulaimán.
“I want to thank the WBC. I am very happy to be here in Mexico City fulfilling a childhood dream: holding the undisputed Green and Gold championship. I also want to thank my promoter, Camille Estephan, for all the support he has given me,” said the champion.
This move marks a definitive milestone in Mbilli’s career, cementing his status as the new dominant force in one of boxing’s most competitive weight classes.
Mbilli’s ascent to the absolute throne is the culmination of a breakout year. In 2025, he headlined what many experts hailed as the “Fight of the Year” in an epic showdown against Guatemala’s Lester Martinez. In that battle, Mbilli displayed unwavering heart and extraordinary resilience, weathering critical moments to earn a hard-fought draw that commanded the respect of fans worldwide.
Boasting an undefeated record and devastating knockout power, Christian Mbilli’s trajectory has been both methodical and explosive. Renowned for his suffocating pressure, relentless work rate, and elite conditioning, he has truly earned his nickname, “Solid Rock.”
With this designation, the WBC reaffirms its commitment to division fluidity and to recognizing fighters who, through discipline and talent, reach the pinnacle of our sport.
SOURCE: WORLD BOXING COUNCIL
