Mexico's Canelo Alvarez defeated France's Christian Mbilli to claim the WBC super middleweight world championship in a bout held in Riyadh early on November 1, 2026. The fight showcased Alvarez's superior technique and ring generalship as he outclassed his French opponent over the championship distance.
The WBC title fight took place in the Saudi capital, continuing Riyadh's emergence as a major destination for world-class boxing events. Alvarez, widely regarded as one of the sport's pound-for-pound greats, added another world championship to his decorated career with this victory over the previously undefeated Mbilli.
