WBC number thirteen in super-middleweight (-76.203 kg), Christian Mbilli (26 years old, 1.74 m, 19 wins, including 18 before the limit, 0 loss) will face in star combat the American Ronald Ellis (32 years old, 1 , 82m, 18 wins, including 12 before the limit, 2 draws, 2 losses) on December 11 in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania). The Frenchman, who has lived in Montreal since his professional debut in February 2017, will defend his WBC Continental Americas title.
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Ellis remains on a defeat (stop in the eleventh round) against his unbeaten compatriot David Benavidez, ex-WBC super middleweight champion.
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“This fight of Christian represents the last stage of his apprenticeship, comments the Canadian Marc Ramsay, director of development and head coach of Eye of the Tiger Management, promoter of the French. Ellis is a complete boxer who offered strong opposition to Benavidez, current WBC number one in super middleweight. Christian is knocking on the door of the elite in his class and a victory could give him the opportunity to face the biggest names in the near future. “
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This will be the Frenchman’s third fight in the United States.
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“Ellis has a fairly classic style, with good technique, remarque Mbilli. It takes well, has good power. It’s a big chunk. “
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Most recently, Ellis served as a sparring partner to WBC-WBA-WBO super middleweight champion of Mexico Saul Alvarez, who faces American Caleb Plant, holding IBF, for the unification of the four world titles on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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