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Canelo Alvarez Set for WBC Super Middleweight Title Defense Against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh

Canelo Alvarez Set for WBC Super Middleweight Title Defense Against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh
World Sports · 16:25:45 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Mexico's Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to defend his WBC super middleweight world championship against France's Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on November 1, 2026. The bout marks Alvarez's latest title defense in the 168-pound division.

The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia's capital, continuing the kingdom's growing role as a host for major boxing events. Alvarez, a multi-division world champion, faces Mbilli in what represents a significant test for both fighters in the super middleweight landscape.

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