Teófimo López dares and gives his prediction for the Canelo-Mbilli
The Mexican fighter will enter the ring after undergoing elbow surgery at the end of last year
Boxing is preparing for the fight between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and the Frenchman Christian Mbilli. Given this scenario, boxer Teófimo López shared his perspective on what he expects from this confrontation at 168 pounds.
The duel is scheduled for September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This date will mark the return of both fighters after a year of official inactivity in the ring.
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The analysis of the combat and the return of the Guadalajara
The Mexican fighter will enter the ring after undergoing elbow surgery at the end of last year. This medical intervention occurred shortly after giving up his belts following a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford.
In a recent intervention for the specialized magazine Ring Magazine, Teófimo López evaluated the current conditions of this duel.
The boxer analyzed the challenge represented by the constant pressure style that characterizes the European boxer.
"I love this fight for Canelo. It's a good fight and an entertaining fight for him. In general, it's a good return after his injuries," Teófimo López told the aforementioned source about the Mexican's return to the ring.
The status of titles in the division
Christian Mbilli comes to this commitment holding the absolute title of the World Boxing Council (WBC) in super middleweight. The Frenchman obtained this championship after Crawford's transition to another division and after signing a 10-round draw against Lester Martínez.
For the fighter from Jalisco, overcoming the physical demands of his opponent will be decisive if he seeks to regain his position in the category. On this point, Teófimo López added to the American publication: “It would be good if he achieved this important victory, against a strong competitor.”
Possible unification scenarios
The result of this fight will define the immediate future at the top of the super middleweights. Teófimo López remains attentive to the level of physical response that Álvarez will show against an opponent who demands constant wear and tear.
If the Mexican manages to come out with his hand raised, the path points towards a future title unification contest. The main objective would be to face Hamzah Sheeraz, who recently captured the vacant WBO title by beating Alem Begic.