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Bek Nurmaganbet scores first-round knockout on Canelo vs. Mbilli card

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Bek Nurmaganbet scores first-round knockout on Canelo vs. Mbilli card
Summary

Bek Nurmaganbet delivered a highlight-reel performance by knocking out Marcos Vazquez in the first round at the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli bout on October 31 in Riyadh. Nurmaganbet, now 17-0 with 15 KOs, twice sent Vazquez to the canvas, first with a left hand and again with a powerful combination. This victory positions Nurmaganbet as a serious contender for Knockout of the Year 2026. The main event features Alvarez attempting to reclaim his WBC super middleweight title against unbeaten Mbilli.

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  • •Nurmaganbet knocks out Vazquez within a round.
  • •Fight occurred on the Canelo vs. Mbilli undercard in Riyadh.
  • •Nurmaganbet improves to 17-0 with 15 KOs.
  • •Alvarez faces Mbilli in the main event for the WBC title.
  • •Event scrutiny due to regional missile and drone activity.
Latest Updates
  • 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Knockout creates scary moment in Canelo Canelo vs. Christian Mbilli undercard
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Canelo vs. Mbilli results: Bek Nurmaganbet scores Knockout of the Year contender on undercard
What they're saying
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Bek Nurmaganbet delivered an early candidate for Knockout of the Year on Saturday, flattening Marcos Vazquez on the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli undercard in Riyadh.

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Bek Nurmaganbet of Kazakhstan knocked out Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez and the medical team responded soon after during the Canelo vs. Mbilli undercard.

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