Christian Mbilli makes his case for a Canelo showdown

QUEBEC CITY — As The Ring and WBC’s no. 1 contender at 168 pounds, it shouldn’t take much for Christian Mbilli to prove that he deserves a title opportunity. When you consider that The Ring championship and three of the four major titles are held by the biggest star in boxing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, and that the sport of boxing is more like the business of boxing, it’s understandable why Mbilli felt he had to make a statement in Quebec City, Canada.

The 29-year-old Mbilli (28-0, 23 knockouts)...