Canelo Banks Massive Payday For Halloween Title Fight
Canelo Alvarez will make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring this Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026) for the first time since losing to Terence Crawford over a year ago to face off against WBC’s interim super middleweight champion, Christian Mbilli, inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on DAZN PPV. Despite the loss to “Bud” […]
Canelo Alvarez is set to return to boxing on Halloween, fighting for the first time since his loss to Terence Crawford. The bout, against WBC interim super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli, is scheduled for October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Kingdom Arena. Despite losing his titles, Alvarez's name remains synonymous with lucrative fights.
According to Boxing Scene, Canelo will receive a flat base fee of $47 million for this title fight. This sum, which doesn't include PPV and sponsorship earnings, is half of what he earned from his previous mega-fight against Terence Crawford. The higher pay for this bout is a testament to Alvarez's status as one of the most sought-after fighters in the sport, a group that also includes Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
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