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Canelo Alvarez prepares for return against Christian Mbilli in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:39 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Canelo Alvarez prepares for return against Christian Mbilli in Saudi Arabia

Summary

Canelo Alvarez will face WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, marking his return after more than a year since losing to Terence Crawford. Alvarez, 36, has expressed confidence, stating he feels rejuvenated and believes he can reclaim his titles. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow following the Crawford fight and views this bout as a chance for redemption in his boxing career. Both Alvarez and his trainer Eddy Reynoso have indicated that the extended break has allowed him to recharge and refocus ahead of the matchup.

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•Canelo Alvarez last fought in October 2025, losing to Terence Crawford.
•He underwent elbow surgery after the Crawford fight.
•Alvarez indicates he feels as if he is 26 years old.
•Christian Mbilli is the current WBC super middleweight champion.
•The match takes place on October 29, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Canelo Alvarez on his return to boxing after Terence Crawford loss: 'I feel like I'm 26 years old'

What they're saying

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More than a year after his loss to Crawford, "Canelo" seeks to reclaim his place atop boxing. But with questions about his age, his future and the dangers surrounding Saturday's fight in Saudi Arabia, his comeback comes with plenty of uncertainty.
— Yahoo Sportsby Alan Dawson

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