Canelo defeats Mbilli to reclaim WBC super middleweight title
Canelo Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in a 12-round decision in Riyadh, regaining the WBC super middleweight title.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in a 12-round decision in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title. The 36-year-old Mexican fighter was making his comeback after losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025.
Mbilli, a 31-year-old Frenchman, had held the title since January. Alvarez started strong but took full control from round six.
He dominated with sharp boxing and power for the rest of the fight.
- 36 years old
- Alvarez age
- 31 years old
- Mbilli age
- Round six
- Round Alvarez took control
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Fight location
Why it mattersAlvarez's comeback win shows he remains a force after his Crawford loss and puts him back in title contention.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the comeback victory will interest Australian boxing fans.
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