Alvarez Regains Title with Unanimous Decision Over Mbilli in Saudi Arabia
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title after a dominant performance against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title with a vintage performance, securing a unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli in a highly anticipated bout held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1234.
The match, which took place in the Kingdom Arena, saw Alvarez assert his dominance from the sixth round onwards, showcasing his prowess and cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite fighters 3. Despite some discrepancies in reported scores, Alvarez emerged victorious with scores of 115–112, 116–111, and 117–110, according to several outlets 13, although these figures were contested by other sources 2.
Mbilli, who entered the bout with an impressive record of 29-1-1 and 24 knockouts, suffered his first loss in 31 fights, marking a significant moment in his career 12. The fight was notable not just for its outcome but also for the statistical edge Alvarez maintained throughout, landing 132 power punches compared to Mbilli’s 99 2.
In addition to the main event, other notable performances included Jaime Munguia retaining the WBA super-middleweight title and Rafael Espinoza holding onto the WBO world title, both in separate bouts 3. These victories underscored the competitive nature of the evening’s boxing action.
Looking ahead, Alvarez has several potential opponents on the horizon, including Hamzah Sheeraz, Dimitrii Bivol, and David Benavidez, setting the stage for future exciting matchups 2.
The event, which was accessible via DAZN PPV for $79.99, began with the main event ringwalks around 4:30 p.m. ET, providing fans with a memorable spectacle 4.
What we know
- - The match took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1234
- - Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight title 123
- - Alvarez won the fight by unanimous decision with scores of 115–112, 116–111, 117–110 13
- - Christian Mbilli lost his first bout in 31 fights 1
- - Christian Mbilli's record is 29-1-1 with 24 knockouts 2
- - Alvarez landed 132 power punches compared to Mbilli's 99 2
- - Alvarez's next potential opponents include Hamzah Sheeraz, Dimitrii Bivol, and David Benavidez 2
- - Canelo started gaining control from the sixth round 3
- - Jaime Munguia retained the WBA super-middleweight title 3
- - Rafael Espinoza retained the WBO world title 3
- - The venue is Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4
- - The main event ringwalks are expected around 4:30 p.m. ET 4
- - The fight can be watched via DAZN PPV for $79.99 4
What remains unclear
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 65%, weighted across 18 claims from 4 independent outlets.
- confirmed The match took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (97%)
- confirmed Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight title. (94%)
- likely Alvarez won the fight by unanimous decision with scores of 115–112, 116–111, 117–110. (73%)
- likely Christian Mbilli lost his first bout in 31 fights. (73%)
- likely Christian Mbilli's record is 29-1-1 with 24 knockouts. (71%)
- likely Alvarez landed 132 power punches compared to Mbilli's 99. (71%)
- likely Alvarez's next potential opponents include Hamzah Sheeraz, Dimitrii Bivol, and David Benavidez. (71%)
- likely Canelo started gaining control from the sixth round. (71%)
- likely Jaime Munguia retained the WBA super-middleweight title by defeating Nikita Zon. (71%)
- likely Rafael Espinoza retained the WBO world title by defeating Ricardo Blandon. (71%)
- likely The venue is Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (70%)
- likely The main event ringwalks are expected around 4:30 p.m. ET. (70%)
- likely The fight can be watched via DAZN PPV for $79.99. (70%)
- unverified This was Alvarez's 69th professional fight and his 64th victory. (53%)
- unverified Alvarez's record after the match is 64-3-2 with 39 knockouts. (47%)
- unverified Mbilli had a point deducted in the eighth round for illegal blows. (47%)
- disputed The match took place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. (28%)
- disputed The fight is scheduled for October 31, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. ET. (26%)
Sources
- BBC Sport — Canelo reclaims title with vintage win over Mbilli
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cmy4xey44yqno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss - ESPN — Alvarez dominates Mbilli to reclaim WBC super middleweight title
https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/50341266/canelo-alvarez-wins-unanimous-decision-christian-mbilli - Sky Sports — Canelo returns to beat Mbilli and reclaim world title in Riyadh
https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13606459/canelo-alvarez-returns-to-beat-christian-mbilli-and-reclaim-wbc-super-middleweight-world-championship-in-riyadh - CBS Sports — Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli fight stream: Where to watch live online, start time, card and PPV price
https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/canelo-alvarez-vs-christian-mbilli-start-time-where-to-watch-fight-stream-live-start-time-card/