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Canelo Álvarez Returns to Face Undefeated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh

The 12‑round WBC super‑middleweight bout gives Canelo a chance to regain a world title following his September 2025 defeat.

Overview

  • Canelo Álvarez will fight Christian Mbilli for the WBC super‑middleweight title in Riyadh, a bout scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
  • DAZN is selling the event as an international pay‑per‑view while TV Azteca is providing free live coverage in Mexico on Azteca 7 and its digital platforms.
  • Broadcasters place the main event in the mid‑afternoon in Mexico City, commonly around 2:00–3:00 p.m. CDMX, with the exact start depending on the length of undercard fights.
  • The card, promoted as 'México vs. el Mundo,' includes several Mexican fighters and title fights on the undercard, notably Jaime Munguía vs. Nikita Zon and Rafael Espinoza vs. Lorenzo Parra.
  • Reports disagree on the arena name in Riyadh, with outlets variously calling it Kingdom Arena, ANB Arena or The Venue, which may cause confusion for attendees and local reporting.