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Canelo Alvarez's fight against Christian Mbili postponed to late October

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Canelo Alvarez's fight against Christian Mbili postponed to late October

Summary

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's scheduled bout against WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbili has been postponed from September 12 to late October. Alvarez, a prominent figure in boxing, has not fought since losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025. His promoter, Turki Alalshikh, confirmed the new date, marking a significant shift from Alvarez's tradition of fighting during Mexican Independence Day weekend. Mbili captured the interim WBC title in June 2025 and was promoted to full champion after Crawford's retirement.

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Status Watch

•Alvarez's fight delayed from September 12 to late October.
•Promoter Turki Alalshikh announced the postponement.
•Alvarez has not fought since losing to Crawford in 2025.
•Mbili is the full WBC champion after Crawford's retirement.
•Alvarez is a notable figure, traditionally fighting in September.

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1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Canelo Alvarez's return fight delayed until October

What they're saying

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For the first time in five years, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez won’t be fighting around one of the biggest boxing weekends of the calendar.
— Yahoo Sportsby Uncrowned Staff

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