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Canelo Alvarez prepares to fight Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Canelo Alvarez prepares to fight Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on Saturday

Summary

Canelo Alvarez will face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks Canelo's return to the ring after a 13-month hiatus following a loss to Terence Crawford. Mbilli, 31, is entering his first title defense with an unbeaten record, making it a challenging matchup for Canelo. Despite recent attacks on Riyadh, officials are proceeding with the fight, underscoring its significance in the boxing world. The main card is set to start at 6pm GMT, with the main event at approximately 10pm GMT.

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•Canelo Alvarez fights Christian Mbilli for WBC title on October 31.
•Canelo returns after 13 months since losing to Terence Crawford.
•Mbilli is unbeaten and defending his title for the first time.
•The event is being held in Riyadh amid security concerns.
•Main card begins at 6pm GMT, main event expected at 10pm GMT.

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What they're saying

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Despite deadly attacks on Riyadh in recent weeks, Canelo Alvarez is due to box Christian Mbilli in the Saudi city – with super-middleweight gold on the line
— Yahoo Sports

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