Canelo Alvarez returns to boxing's pound-for-pound rankings after Mbilli fight

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Canelo Alvarez returns to boxing's pound-for-pound rankings after Mbilli fight
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Canelo Alvarez re-entered the boxing pound-for-pound rankings following a decisive victory over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This win reinstated him as a world champion, affirming his status among elite fighters in the super middleweight division. The rankings also observed the emergence of a new male contender and a returning elite female fighter. November's pound-for-pound list reflects a significant shift with Alvarez's performance boosting him among the top ten, as experts utilized a weighted points system for the rankings.

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  • •Canelo Alvarez wins against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • •Alvarez reclaims a world title with this victory.
  • •Pound-for-pound rankings reflect changes among male and female fighters.
  • •New entrants and returning fighters are recognized in November rankings.
  • •Experts ranked fighters using a weighted points system.
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  • 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Boxing pound-for-pound rankings (Nov. 2026): Canelo Alvarez storms back into top 10 after Mbilli masterclass
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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is back among boxing's pound-for-pound best.

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