Mbilli 'ready to shock the world' against Canelo
PARIS: French boxer Christian Mbilli said Thursday he is “coming for the win” when he takes to the ring to defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
French boxer Christian Mbilli is set to challenge the reigning WBC super-middleweight champion Saul Canelo Alvarez in Riyadh on Saturday, according to a statement made by Mbilli on Thursday. The 31-year-old French fighter expressed his excitement about the upcoming bout, stating that he is ready to "shock the world." Mbilli, who currently holds the interim WBC title, won it by defeating Poland's Maciej Sulecki in June 2025.
The full WBC title became vacant when Canelo lost it to American Terence Crawford in September 2025. Canelo, 36, will enter the fight as the challenger for the first time in his career. He expressed his desire to be a champion again and to face the best in the sport. The fight is set to take place in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing drone and missile attacks in the country.
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