Sergey Derevyanchenko: Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko: Main card, start time, main event walkouts, and more

Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko: Main card, start time, main event walkouts, and more

Modified Aug 11, 2024 21:55 GMT

Christian Mbilli (left) and Sergiy Derevyanchenko (right) headline Top Rank on Aug. 17. [Image courtesy: @trboxing on X]

A week after captivating the boxing world with Angelo Leo's knockout of the year contender on Aug. 10, Top Rank will maintain the spotlight on Aug. 17 with another big fight card. The event will be headlined by undefeated contender Christian Mbilli and Ukrainian former title challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko.

The fight card will be live on ESPN and ESPN+ from Quebec, Canada. The event will begin at 9 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. GMT. Main event ring walks are estimated for 11 p.m. ET with the scheduling subject to change.

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At 27-0, Mbilli will receive the biggest challenge of his career on Aug. 17 when he steps into the ring with Derevyanchenko. With four previous world title fights under his belt, Derevyanchenko has faced the likes of Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo, Daniel Jacobs and Jaime Munguia. His record is not as appealing as Mbilli's but his quality of competition is significantly higher.

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Even with the high-level fighters he has faced, Derevyanchenko has yet to be stopped, losing five times by decision. His durability figures to pose a threat to Mbilli, who has won 23 of his 27 career victories by knockout, including his last dominant performance ending in the first round against Mark Heffron.

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Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko full fight card

View the full fight card for Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko on Top Rank Boxing below. Bout order and event scheduling are subject to change.