Overview
- Canelo said he still regrets not getting a second fight with Terence Crawford after Crawford retired following their September 2025 meeting, removing the most obvious rematch option.
- He is actively promoting a Sept. 12, 2026 bout with Christian Mbilli for the WBC super‑middleweight title as his next ring return and a step toward reclaiming a belt.
- Canelo told The Ring that he intends to stay at 168 pounds for the foreseeable future and that he would consider 175 pounds only to pursue a rematch with Dmitry Bivol or if Bivol drops weight.
- The longtime pursuit of a showdown with David Benavidez is effectively off because Benavidez moved up to cruiserweight after his early‑May victory over Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramírez, Canelo said.
- Canelo said he has used the time since the Crawford defeat to learn, manage injuries, and prepare physically, and he expects the Mbilli fight to show whether those changes have paid off.