Mbilli Defeats Injured Derevyanchenko: Key Stats

In the early hours of August 18 in Quebec, Canada, the main event featured 38-year-old Ukrainian Sergiy Derevyanchenko (15-6, 10 KOs) and 29-year-old Frenchman Christian Mbilli (28-0, 23 KOs).

On the line were the WBC Continental Americas and WBA International super middleweight titles (up to 76.2 kg) held by Mbilli.

The fight ended in a unanimous decision win for Mbilli. The judges scored it 100-90, 99-91, and 98-92 in favor of the Frenchman.

In the 4th round, Derevyanchenko suffered a left bicep injury and boxed the remainder of the fight primarily with his right hand.

Scorecards:



Fight Statistics:

- Mbilli was the more active fighter, throwing 696 punches and landing 215 (30.9%). Derevyanchenko threw 453 punches, landing 135 (29.8%).

- The opponents were evenly matched in jabs. Mbilli landed 22 out of 250 thrown (8.8%), while Derevyanchenko landed 22 out of 145 (15.2%).

- In terms of power punches, the advantage went to Mbilli. He landed 193 out of 446 (43.3%). Derevyanchenko’s stats showed 113 landed out of 308 (36.7%).

- Mbilli targeted the body 76 times, with 71 being power shots. Derevyanchenko hit the body 38 times, 36 of which were power punches.

What’s Next?

The winner of this bout could potentially be in line for a fight against Saúl Álvarez, although it remains uncertain. This was Mbilli’s third fight of the year, and theoretically, he could step into the ring again before year’s end. However, this doesn’t align with Álvarez’s schedule, who is set to fight in the fall and is unlikely to return to the ring in 2024.

Álvarez also has more lucrative options, such as Crawford or Benavidez. Therefore, if a fight with Mbilli happens, it’s unlikely to occur before the second half of 2025.

For Derevyanchenko, this is yet another close defeat against a high-caliber opponent, where once again, he came up just short. This time, it was his health that failed him, as the injury prevented him from fully competing throughout the fight.

However, it’s far from the end for Sergiy, as his style and experience remain valuable. Don’t be surprised if, after recovering from his injury, Derevyanchenko secures another interesting matchup and delivers yet another entertaining fight.