Mbilli vs Sulecki, June 27: Predictions

Through the Matchmaker’s Eye
By Vincent Morin

Photographer Vincent Ethier

Quebec boxing fans are in for a real treat this St-Jean-Baptiste weekend, with two major events lighting up the province. First up, Eye of the Tiger Management presents a stacked card headlined by a WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title showdown between Christian Mbilli and Maciej Sulecki, June 27 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City. Here’s a look at all 10 fights on the card—and some predictions.

WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title

Christian Mbilli over Maciej Sulecki
Whether in Quebec or back home in France, Christian “Solide” Mbilli never fails to impress with his explosive, crowd-pleasing style—blending aggression, power, volume, and creativity. No surprise he's topping the bill in such a high-stakes matchup.

His opponent, Poland’s Maciej Sulecki, is no slouch. This won’t be a walk in the park—Sulecki pulled off an upset over Kazakhstan’s Ali Akhmedov in February to capture the WBC Silver belt.

Expect a fierce battle, but I see Mbilli breaking Sulecki down round by round and getting the stoppage late—likely around the 10th or 11th. This one’s worth the price of admission.

Steven Butler over Jose de Jesus Macias

Coming off a focused training camp under Hector Bermudez in Springfield, MA, Steven “Bang Bang” Butler is heading to Quebec with something to prove. Originally slated to face Erik Bazinyan in an all-Canadian clash, Butler now finds himself in a rematch against Mexico’s Jose de Jesus Macias after Bazinyan pulled out due to injury.

Their first bout, back in 2021 in Mexico, saw Macias stop Butler. Despite limited activity since 2023 and stepping in as a replacement, Macias arrives in Montreal confident. Does he have Butler’s number? Did that first loss shake the Canadian’s self-belief?

I don’t think so. “Bang Bang” has matured—both as a fighter and a person. I’m betting on redemption.

Arslanbek Makhmudov over Ricardo Brown

A slugfest between two heavy-hitting giants with clear flaws—don’t blink. Anything can happen here.

Brown is an Olympian. Does he have what it takes to hang at the pro level? Makhmudov, on the other hand, has dropped two of his last three. Is the tank running on fumes?

Prediction: a KO win for the Russian powerhouse. If not—it’s time to reconsider his place in the sport.

Christopher Guerrero over Sandy Messaoud

Montreal’s Christopher Guerrero continues to grow, defending his WBC Continental Americas welterweight belt against Frenchman Sandy Messaoud. Despite eight losses, Messaoud is a former WBC International champion and well respected in Europe.

Guerrero will have to grind it out, but with a few smart adjustments, he should come out with a hard-fought decision.

Elhem Mekhaled over Leila Beaudoin

In an era where many fighters take the easy road to pad their records, Leila Beaudoin deserves credit for stepping up against a world-class opponent.

The Témiscouata native enters this one as the underdog. I see the Frenchwoman edging it on the scorecards in a close bout. Still, I’ll be rooting for Beaudoin—her story and grit make her one to cheer for.

Luis Santana over Eduardo Estela

Luis Santana is a well-rounded technician who’s added real power to his arsenal over time. His opponent, Eduardo Estela, is as tough as they come—he fought Steve Claggett last year and now steps in on short notice.

Estela will leave it all in the ring, but Santana should become the fourth man to stop him inside the distance. Watch closely to see if he gets it done faster than Claggett.

John Orobio over Zsolt Osadan

“Explosive” is the best word to describe John Orobio. Touted by The Ring Magazine as a prospect to watch, he now faces tricky southpaw Zsolt Osadan, who went the distance with Mathieu Germain in March 2024.

Will Orobio be the first to stop him? I say yes—TKO around rounds eight or nine.

Wilkens Mathieu over Adagio McDonald

Mathieu is a rare talent—great instincts, high ring IQ, elite athleticism. But early success can breed overconfidence. He needs to stay grounded, listen to his corner, and not let ego steer the ship.

If he keeps his head on straight, he’ll beat McDonald either on points or via a late stoppage. The Jamaican is known to bring the heat, so this one could get interesting.

Moreno Fendero over Billi Facundo Godoy

Fendero hits like a freight train. His opponent, a 38-year-old Argentine veteran, has experience but also six stoppage losses on his record.

Fendero should get him out of there in under four rounds.

Wyatt Sanford over Mark Andrejev

Canadian Olympic bronze medalist Wyatt Sanford is staying busy—this’ll be his third pro bout in under two months. His first two opponents? Both stopped in the opening round.

This time he faces Estonia’s national amateur team member Mark Andrejev. The hope is Sanford gets a few rounds in to gain experience, but let’s be real—this has stoppage written all over it again.