Canelo vs. Mbilli
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Canelo Alvarez’s comeback bout is confirmed, and he intends to pursue the 168‑pound title he previously lost to Terence Crawford by facing the unbeaten Christian Mbilli. Below is a concise overview of the upcoming contest.
Key Details of the Canelo‑Mbilli Bout
The fight is set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will be a 12‑round contest for the WBC super middleweight title, broadcast on DAZN. Canelo Alvarez, a 36‑year‑old challenger with a record of 63‑3‑2 and 39 knockouts, will challenge the undefeated WBC champion Christian Mbilli. Canelo’s most recent bout was a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025; he subsequently underwent elbow surgery and has been training in San Diego. Mbilli’s last appearance was a split draw with Lester Martinez in September 2025, and he has been inactive for 13 months. The bout was originally booked in May, announced by Turki Alalshikh in Riyadh on September 12, and rescheduled to October 31 after a family matter disrupted Canelo’s training camp.
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The remainder of the fight card has not yet been finalized, but additional notable matchups, potentially including a title bout in the chief support, are expected to be announced.
Prior to his Crawford encounter, Canelo indicated that Marco Verde, a 6‑0 Mexican prospect with three knockouts, could appear on the undercard; his endorsement lends significance to the event.
