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Updated · dazn.com · Oct 31
Canelo Alvarez Fights Christian M'billi for WBC Title on Oct. 31 in Riyadh
Updated
Updated · dazn.com · Oct 31

Canelo Alvarez Fights Christian M'billi for WBC Title on Oct. 31 in Riyadh

3 articles · Updated · dazn.com · Oct 31

Summary

  • Riyadh will host Canelo Alvarez's return on Oct. 31, with the former champion challenging Christian M'billi for the WBC super middleweight belt.
  • Alvarez is fighting for the first time since his September 2025 loss to Terence Crawford, while M'billi enters his first defense after being elevated from interim champion.
  • Two more title bouts bolster the card: Jaime Munguia defends his WBA super middleweight title against unbeaten Nikita Zon, and Rafael Espinoza puts his WBO featherweight belt on the line versus Ricardo Blandon.
  • DAZN will carry the event on pay-per-view for $79.99 in the U.S. and £24.99 in the UK, with coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET and main-event ringwalks set for 4:30 p.m. ET.

Insights

Can Canelo’s timing and power still rule 168, or will Christian Mbilli’s pressure finally expose his decline in Riyadh?
With experts split and security concerns looming, is Canelo vs. Mbilli really a safer bet for Alvarez than the odds suggest?