Canelo Alvarez returns to headline boxing slate in October

Canelo Alvarez will face Christian Mbilli on October 31 for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight marks Alvarez's comeback after a loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Other notable matches include Brandon Figueroa defending his WBA featherweight title against Tomoki Kameda on October 17, and Dalton Smith taking on Alberto Puello for the WBC super lightweight title on October 24. The month features a mix of rising talents and established fighters across various weight classes, promising an engaging October for boxing fans.

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