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Canelo vs Mbilli Riyadh Fight Results

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Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight championship on 31 October 2026, defeating Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, held at the Kingdom Arena as part of the “Mexico vs. The World” event, marked Álvarez’s return to the ring following a loss to Terence Crawford and subsequent elbow surgery. Mbilli, an undefeated fighter of French and Cameroonian origin, utilized aggressive pressure and a high volume of attacks in the early rounds. However, Álvarez gained control of the contest from the fifth round onward through defensive tactics and counter-punching. A pivotal moment occurred in the eighth round when the referee deducted a point from Mbilli for hitting Álvarez on the back of the head. The judges scored the 12-round fight 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110 in favor of Álvarez. ~~Post-fight,~~ Official CompuBox statistics recorded Álvarez ~~noted the significance~~ landing 158 of ~~reclaiming a world title after 21 years in the professional sport.~~ 504 punches, including 132 power shots, while Mbilli landed 127 of 724 attempts. With this victory, Álvarez improved his professional record to 64 wins, three losses, and two draws. Mbilli suffered the first defeat of his career, moving to a record of 29 wins, one loss, and one draw. Following the win, ~~Álvarez faces several~~ discussions regarding Álvarez’s future have emerged, including potential ~~paths for his next bout. Reports suggest that Guatemalan boxer~~ 2027 matchups against Terence Crawford, Dmitry Bivol, or contenders such as Hamzah Sheeraz, Osleys Iglesias, or Lester ~~Martínez,~~ Martínez. American boxer David Benavídez criticized the ~~current WBC interim super middleweight champion, is positioned as a primary challenger. Martínez’s team may seek a mandatory defense through~~ performance, suggesting that given the ~~WBC, which would require~~ high financial stakes, Álvarez should have applied more aggressive pressure to ~~either accept the fight or vacate his championship belt. Other potential opponents include WBA champion Osleys Iglesias or Jaime Munguía.~~ seek a knockout rather than relying on counterpunching.

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