Mbilli’s moment: WBC interim belt, Sulecki’s fire, and all-Canadian carnage hit Quebec City

Christian Mbilli finally gets his shot. On Friday, June 27, at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, the undefeated slugger headlines a stacked card against Poland’s Maciej Sulecki for the WBC Interim super middleweight title. The fight streams live in the U.S. on ESPN+.

But that’s just the start. Erik Bazinyan and Steven Butler will throw hands in a heated 10-round all-Canadian fight, and heavyweights Arslanbek Makhmudov and Ricardo Brown look set to flatten whatever’s in front of them.

Mbilli gets his shot — and he’s not leaving empty-handed

Mbilli (28-0, 23 KOs) isn’t just unbeaten — he’s steamrolled nearly everyone in front of him. After flattening Heffron in one and outworking Derevyanchenko across ten, he’s walking into this one ranked No. 1 by the WBC and WBA, and No. 2 by the WBO.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, I’ve worked so hard to get here,” said Mbilli. “There’s no way I’m leaving without the belt on June 27.”

Sulecki (33-3, 13 KOs) isn’t coming to roll over. He just beat the brakes off Akhmedov in Kazakhstan — and now he’s looking to spoil Mbilli’s coronation.

“This fight is between me and Canelo, so we can square away our beef from sparring,” Sulecki said. “Of course, Christian Mbilli will not be an easy fight… but I will make sure I do my part with a statement in his hometown.”

Bazinyan vs. Butler — something’s gotta give

Erik Bazinyan (32-1-1, 23 KOs) and Steven Butler (33-4-1, 27 KOs) clash in a 10-round super middleweight battle that’s got all the markings of a war. Bazinyan needs to bounce back after drawing with Shakeel Phinn and getting stopped by Jaime Munguia.

Butler, meanwhile, has been here before. Two world title shots, three straight KO wins since. Both are fighting for relevance. One leaves on the comeback trail — the other gets stuck.

Heavyweights, contenders, and local favorites on the hunt

Arslanbek Makhmudov (19-2, 18 KOs) isn’t here to play. He’s rebuilding after a rough loss and faces unbeaten Jamaican Olympian Ricardo Brown (12-0, 11 KOs) in a 10-round clash. This could end quick — both hit like trucks.

Junior lightweight Leïla Beaudoin (12-1, 1 KO) takes on ex-world champ Elhem Mekhaled (17-3, 3 KOs), while 21-year-old knockout machine Jhon Orobio (13-0, 11 KOs) is back to raise hell again.

Also returning: Luis Santana (13-0, 6 KOs) and Wilkens Mathieu (13-0, 9 KOs) — both staying busy, both expected to win, neither looking to play nice.

Top Rank’s Bob Arum is all in on the headliner:
“Christian Mbilli is one of the most exciting fighters in boxing today… This has all the makings of a firefight.”

Why you should watch

• Mbilli finally gets his title shot — and he’s not in the mood to be polite

• Sulecki just crushed a hyped Kazakh and wants Canelo next

• All-Canadian war: Bazinyan and Butler might not hear the final bell

• Makhmudov vs. Brown could break the ring

• ESPN+ has it all live in the U.S.

Confirmed fights

Main Card

• Christian Mbilli vs. Maciej Sulecki, 12 rounds, super middleweight, WBC Interim World Title

• Erik Bazinyan vs. Steven Butler, 10 rounds, super middleweight

• Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Ricardo Brown, 10 rounds, heavyweight

• Leïla Beaudoin vs. Elhem Mekhaled, 10 rounds, junior lightweight

• Jhon Orobio vs. TBA, 10 rounds, junior welterweight

• Luis Santana vs. TBA, 10 rounds, lightweight

• Wilkens Mathieu vs. TBA, 8 rounds, super middleweight

Event info

• Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

• Location: Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada

• Time: 7:00 PM local / 7:00 PM ET / 12:00 AM UK

• Stream: LIVE on ESPN+ (USA only)

• Tickets: Available from Friday, April 25, at 10 AM ET via Ticketmaster.com