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Canelo Alvarez to Face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on October 31

Mexican boxer returns to the ring after 13 months to challenge the WBC super-middleweight champion.

Sources: El Financiero, The National (Business, UAE), Prensa Libre, Yahoo Sports and 2 more6 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Canelo Alvarez to Face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on October 31
Photo: El Financiero

KEY POINTS

  • Canelo Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli on October 31 in Riyadh
  • Mbilli is the undefeated WBC super-middleweight champion
  • Alvarez returns after 13 months and a loss to Terence Crawford
  • Broadcast in Mexico starts at 11:00 AM on DAZN and TV Azteca
  • Alvarez is halfway through a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season

Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will return to professional boxing on Saturday, October 31, after a 13-month absence. He will face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a bid to regain a world super-middleweight title.

Álvarez last fought in September 2025, when he lost his undisputed 168lb crown to Terence Crawford. Mbilli enters the bout as the undefeated WBC super-middleweight champion with 24 knockouts in 29 victories.

“Boxing makes me feel alive. I was born for this. I really enjoy it.”

— Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez

The fight is part of an international card featuring several Mexican boxers. Broadcast coverage in Mexico begins at 11:00 AM central time, with the main event expected around 3:00 PM. The fight will be available on DAZN and TV Azteca.

This will be Álvarez’s second appearance in Saudi Arabia, following his victory over William Scull in May 2025. The bout is the third of a four-fight agreement with Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh.

At 36 years old, Álvarez has a professional record of 63 wins, three losses, and two draws. Forbes estimated his 2026 earnings at $170 million, ranking him second among the world’s highest-paid athletes behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Álvarez said he still loves boxing and feels alive in the sport. He stated that he does not need anything financially but continues to fight because he breaks records and stays motivated.

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