Canelo Alvarez Prepares for Saudi Fight; Crawford Camps Clash in Egypt

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Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez, who lost his super‑middleweight titles to Terence Crawford in 2025, is gearing up for a September 12, 2026 bout against Cameroonian challenger Christian Mbilli in Saudi Arabia. Unlike his previous Saudi fight, Álvarez will not request an early‑morning start time, hoping local scheduling will aid his preparation. Mbilli enters the match with a 29‑1 record and 24 knockouts.

Meanwhile, the coaching teams behind Crawford and Álvarez are set to meet this weekend in Egypt for a heavyweight final‑eliminator showdown. Veteran trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, who guided Crawford from the start of his career, will face Álvarez’s long‑time trainer Eddy Reynoso in what is being billed as a tactical clash between the two camps.

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Canelo Álvarez y una inesperada decisión de cara a su próxima pelea ante Christian Mbilli [juanfutbol.com]

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Team Terence Crawford and Team Canelo clash again this weekend in heavyweight final eliminator [boxingnewsonline.net]

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