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Canelo Álvarez and Christian Mbilli ready for WBC title fight

Canelo Álvarez and Christian Mbilli have made weight, set for their championship bout in Saudi Arabia on October 31.

31 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez and Christian Mbilli have successfully made weight and are prepared to contest the World Super Middleweight title from the World Boxing Council (WBC). The fight will take place on October 31 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Former champion Álvarez reflected on his 21 years in boxing and expressed his intention to capture another world title in this match, which is part of the event titled 'Mexico vs The World.'

Both boxers weighed in below the limit for the super middleweight division, confirming their eligibility to compete for the WBC belt.

Fans will be able to follow the event on various television and online platforms, specifically in Mexico and the United States, where multiple networks will broadcast the fight live for free.

Start times for the fight will vary by region, with specific adjustments for Mexico, the United States, and Spain, ensuring that fans don't miss the event.

Attendees at the event in Saudi Arabia will include prominent personalities, although the names of confirmed guests remain uncertain, aside from mentions of figures like Julián Quiñones and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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