Sports · October 31, 2026
Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli live updates, results and analysis
Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring on October 31, 2026, to challenge undefeated WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This bout marks Alvarez's first fight since losing his undisputed title to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Mbilli, who was elevated from interim to full champion after Crawford's retirement, enters with a record of 29-0-1. The event is available via DAZN pay-per-view, with the main event expected to begin around 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The fight takes place on October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Canelo Alvarez is challenging Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title.
- The event is being broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view.
- Both fighters have been out of the ring for 13 months.
- Canelo Alvarez's last fight was a loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025.
Reported by only some outlets
- Yahoo Sports and Fox News specify the venue as Kingdom Arena, while the New York Post identifies it as ANB Arena.
- Fox News and CBS Sports note that Christian Mbilli was elevated to full champion following the retirement of Terence Crawford.
- Fox News reports the fight was originally scheduled for September 12 but delayed due to a personal matter for Alvarez.
- The New York Post lists the main event start time as approximately 4:30 p.m. ET.
- Fox News and New York Post record Mbilli's record as 29-0-1.
- Yahoo Sports notes Riyadh has been the target of deadly attacks in recent weeks.
Confirmed
- The fight is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
- Christian Mbilli is the WBC super-middleweight champion.
- Canelo Alvarez is the challenger.
- The fight is occurring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The broadcast is handled by DAZN PPV.
Reported
- The fight was postponed from September 12 due to a personal matter for Alvarez. (Fox News)
- Riyadh has been the target of deadly attacks in recent weeks. (Yahoo Sports)
- The main event is expected to start around 4:30 p.m. ET. (New York Post)
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