Canelo Alvarez to face Christian Mbilli for WBC title in October

Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout is part of the Riyadh Season event and will be broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view.

To prepare for the match, Alvarez has established a training camp in Gandia, Spain, where he has been training alongside heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. This location also allows Alvarez to acclimate to the time zone of the upcoming fight.

Mbilli, the current WBC champion, has expressed confidence in the matchup, citing his high energy and pressure-heavy style as significant advantages against the 36-year-old Alvarez. While some analysts question whether Alvarez can maintain the stamina required to withstand Mbilli's relentless pace, Alvarez has stated he will not avoid the challenge.