Christian Mbilli ｜ WBC super-middleweight World Champion
Christian Mbilli stepped into a boxing gym for the first time at the age of 15. That same year, after earning his first victory, he immediately impressed with his exceptional talent and extraordinary physical condition. He continued his successful run throughout the year, finishing third at the French Cadet Championships. The Cameroon native continued to …
Osleys Iglesias ｜ IBF super-middleweight World Champion
Inspired by fellow Cuban Roniel Iglesias, Havana-born boxer Osleys Iglesias began boxing at the age of seven. He quickly made a name for himself in the amateur ranks and joined Cuba’s prestigious national team at just 15. Over the years, he won 184 of his 200 amateur bouts, including victories over elite fighters such as …
Albert Ramirez ｜ Interim WBA light-heavyweight world champion
Before turning professional, Venezuelan southpaw Albert Ramirez enjoyed an impressive amateur career. His journey was highlighted by a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, leading to his participation in the 2016 Olympics, where he broke into the top 10 in the 81 kg division.
Imam Khataev ｜ Light-heavyweight
Over a 15-year amateur boxing career, Imam Khataev competed extensively on the international tournament circuit and amassed nearly 300 bouts. After earning a spot on the Russian national team, he quickly made his mark, finishing as national runner-up in 2015, 2017 and 2018. He then became Russian cruiserweight champion in back-to-back years, winning the title …
Leïla Beaudoin ｜ Interim WBA super-featherweight world champion
Originally from the Témiscouata region, Leïla Beaudoin discovered boxing at the age of 18 and quickly made a name for herself in the amateur ranks over the next five years. She began competing at 64 kg, finishing second at the Canadian Championships in 2018 before deciding to move down a weight class. The change paid …
Arthur Biyarslanov ｜ NABF super-lightweight champion
As an amateur, three-time Canadian champion Arthur Biyarslanov represented Canada at several major international tournaments, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto—where he won gold—and the 2015 Continental Championships in Venezuela, where he earned bronze. Competing at 64 kg, he continued to build his experience by travelling the …
Dzmitry Asanau ｜ Unified WBC and IBF Continental lightweight champion
Originally from Belarus, Dzmitry Asanau started boxing to follow in his father's footsteps, but quickly made a name for himself in the world of the "sweet science." As an amateur, he racked up over 200 victories, including several against world-class boxers such as Andy Cruz, Hector Luis Garcia, and Murodjon Akhmadaliev. These victories paved the …
Jhon Orobio ｜ Unified WBC and WBA Continental super-lightweight champion
Raised in a tough neighbourhood in Cali, Colombia, Jhon Orobio held on to his dream of building a better life for his family. Originally a soccer player, he discovered Muhammad Ali at age 10 and decided to pursue boxing. Blessed with natural talent and a fierce competitive mindset, Orobio quickly began competing as an amateur. …
Wilkens Mathieu ｜ Unified WBC and NABF Continental super-middleweight champion
Originally from Quebec’s Capitale-Nationale region, Wilkens Mathieu was introduced to combat sports through taekwondo. He soon followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Lexson, and turned to boxing, competing in his first bout at just 10 years old. As an amateur, Wilkens developed impressively across the 48 kg, 54 kg, 66 kg and 75 …
