Canelo Alvarez's Comeback Fight Announced, And He's Getting A Title Shot
Canelo Alvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, live on DAZN. Here is the date, location and stakes.
Canelo Alvarez is set for his comeback fight, with the title shot at stake. He will face undefeated Christian Mbilli in a clash for Mbilli's WBC super middleweight title. The bout is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Canelo, 36 years old, is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025, while Mbilli, who had a split draw with Lester Martinez in September 2025, will be coming off a 13-month layoff and recent elbow surgery.
Alvarez, who is currently ranked No. 1 at super middleweight, will aim to regain one of the 168-pound titles he lost in his fight against Crawford.
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