Jaime Munguía (47-2, 35 KOs) kept his WBA super middleweight belt, but Nikita Zon made him look vulnerable in a unanimous decision victory that was much harder than the scores indicated. The Russian’s power repeatedly disrupted Munguía, most dramatically in a sixth round that nearly wrecked the champion’s night.

The judges scored it 117-111, 116-112 and 117-111. Munguía’s combinations and greater activity gave him a case for winning, although those margins did little justice to the danger Zon (12-1-1, 10 KOs) created during twelve competitive rounds.

Zon was making his first appearance over the championship distance against an opponent with far more experience. Yet he found openings in Munguía’s defense often enough to turn an expected showcase into an uncomfortable struggle. The champion could put punches together, but too frequently left himself available for hard replies.

Round six exposed the cost. Zon hurt Munguía badly and threatened a stoppage, forcing the Mexican to survive before he could regain the initiative. Munguía recovered and resumed his offensive work, showing determination without fixing the defensive faults that had put him in trouble.

The referee’s decisions also helped him. Two apparent knockdown sequences went without counts, while a clear rabbit punch from Munguía brought no point deduction. Those incidents deserved better handling in a fight where individual scoring decisions mattered more than the final totals suggested.

Munguía’s output ultimately carried him through, but this was a poor performance against a challenger who had never faced comparable opposition. Zon’s relative inexperience should have made the champion’s greater variety and seasoning decisive; instead, his power remained a threat.

After the Bruno Surace knockout loss, another damaging scare is difficult to dismiss. Munguía still takes too many clean punches while attacking, and Zon demonstrated how quickly that can erase the comfort provided by a busy round. The belt stayed with Munguía, but the performance gave stronger punchers at 168 pounds plenty to study.

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World Boxing News provides a scorecard as David Picasso faces unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin in a ten-round featherweight contest for the WBC Silver title on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli undercard.

Picasso enters the fight with a 33-1-1 record and the opportunity to get another important victory under his belt against an opponent who has never tasted defeat.

Martin brings a perfect 28-0 record into the contest, with the Filipino looking to make his mark against a well-established Mexican rival.

The fight takes place as part of the Mexico vs. The World event.

WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.

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Picasso has already experienced defeat during his professional career, but he returns with another opportunity to strengthen his position in the featherweight division.

The Mexican’s 33 victories make him the more experienced fighter on paper, although Martin arrives with an unbeaten record that cannot be overlooked.

The Filipino has won all 28 of his professional contests and now gets the chance to prove himself against an opponent with a considerable reputation.

Picasso will want to avoid another setback, while ‘Wonder Boy’ knows that a victory over the Mexican could put him in a stronger position for future world title opportunities.

The contest is available live on DAZN as part of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli event.

The Picasso vs Martin contest unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

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World Boxing News provides live results as Canelo Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.

The Mexican superstar returns to action, looking to bounce back from defeat to Terence Crawford and reclaim his place at the top of the super middleweight division.

Mbilli enters the contest unbeaten in 30 professional fights, with 29 victories and one draw. The French-based Cameroonian has waited years for his opportunity to face one of boxing’s biggest names and now gets his chance on the Canelo undercard.

Canelo brings a record of 63 wins, three defeats and two draws into the contest, with the former undisputed champion aiming to prove he still has plenty left to offer.

The event, billed as Mexico vs. The World, features nine bouts and will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.

World Boxing News will provide results throughout the event, alongside dedicated live scorecards for five selected contests.

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Christian Mbilli vs. Canelo Alvarez — 12 rounds, WBC world super middleweight title

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Canelo has been here many times before, but this latest assignment comes with a different kind of pressure.

The Mexican has dominated the super middleweight division for years, collecting world titles and facing some of the biggest names in boxing. However, his most recent defeat means another loss would leave serious questions about how much longer he can compete at the highest level.

Mbilli has everything to gain. The unbeaten contender has built his reputation on aggression, power and a willingness to trade punches. He now faces a former pound-for-pound king who has spent years dealing with opponents determined to take his place.

The supporting card also features former world champion Jaime Munguia against unbeaten Nikita Zon, while Rafael Espinoza defends his WBO featherweight championship against Ricardo Blandon.

David Picasso meets unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin for the WBC Silver featherweight title, with Reito Tsutsumi, Bek Nurmaganbet and several other unbeaten prospects also appearing on the card.

For Canelo, victory keeps his championship ambitions alive. For Mbilli, beating the Mexican superstar would be the biggest result of his career.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the night.

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Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.