Canelo Reclaims WBC Title Against Mbilli
Canelo Álvarez and Christian Mbilli fought for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh on October 31, 2026. Álvarez won by unanimous decision and reclaimed the championship.
Mbilli’s rise toward a title fight
Mbilli’s status has changed substantially since 2024. After an unbeaten run that included a 2025 draw with Lester Martínez, the World Boxing Council elevated Mbilli to its full super middleweight championship in January 2026. The WBC’s announcement explains the title change; its report on the Martínez bout records the draw.
Canelo wins back the WBC title
The WBC now lists Álvarez as Mbilli’s challenger for the October 31 title fight in Saudi Arabia. The WBC’s event page provides its current fight details, while Reuters reported October 12 that the promoter said the event remained scheduled.
The scheduled fight took place on October 31, 2026. Álvarez defeated Mbilli by unanimous decision after 12 rounds, with scores of 115–112, 116–111 and 117–110, and reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title. The result made Mbilli’s first professional loss and returned Álvarez to championship status after losing the belt to Terence Crawford in 2025.
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WBC: Mbilli elevated to full champion
WBC: Mbilli–Martínez result
WBC: Álvarez–Mbilli event details
Reuters: October 12 status report
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
