Mbilli is currently ranked as the number one contender by both the WBA and WBC, third by the IBF, and fifth by the WBO. His eyes are set on fighting superstar Canelo Alvarez as he pursues his world champion dreams.
During Mbilli's pre-fight analysis, he shared insights on his opponent Murdock. "I think Murdock is a very technical boxer. He’s very fast, very quick. He moves with his legs." Mbilli suggested that Murdock might utilize counterattacks during their bout.
Acknowledging the stakes of their approaching fight, Mbilli's pre-fight declaration encapsulates his goal: "I think now in my fight I have to send a message. I have to prove that I’m a future world champion."
On the other side, Australian boxer Rohan Murdock holds a 27-2 record with 19 knockouts. His performance in March against Zach Parker ended in defeat during the eleventh round. His recent fight resulted in a split decision win over Isaac Hardman, after which he took a ten-month layoff.
DraftKings Sportsbook favors Mbilli heavily as a 16-1 favorite in this match-up scraping over ten rounds.
Artur Beterbiev will headline as part of the night's events, defending his IBF, WBC, and WBO 175-pound titles against Callum Smith of England. Beterbiev shares Montreal as a residence with Mbilli and has an equally spotless record of 19-0 with all victories by knockout.
Marc Ramsey, who trains both Beterbiev and Mbilli, will certainly have busy Saturday night witnessing these monumental fights possibly defining futures within boxing excellence.