Overview

• ESPN reports Álvarez had elbow surgery and is out at least two months, with a full return to training projected in 12 to 15 weeks.
• The February 2026 Riyadh bout under his multi-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh is postponed, with targets now in the second or third quarter of 2026.
• Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger first reported the surgery, which Alalshikh shared publicly and multiple outlets corroborated.
• The timeline shift comes after Álvarez lost his undisputed super middleweight titles to Terence Crawford by unanimous decision on September 13 in Las Vegas.
• With Álvarez sidelined, promoters are exploring alternate headliners, including a potential Crawford vs. David Benavidez matchup.