Canelo Álvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for WBC 168lb super-middleweight title in Riyadh

Canelo Álvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for Mbilli’s WBC 168lb super-middleweight title in Riyadh in live build-up coverage published on 31 October 2026.

The undercard was nearing its conclusion with one preliminary bout remaining before the headliners’ ringwalks.

Jaime Munguía was up next to defend his WBA super-middleweight title against Nikita Zon in a scheduled 12-round contest.

In the most recent bout, Rafael Espinoza retained his WBO featherweight title with a third-round TKO of Ricardo Blandon after Blandon was unable to continue following a cut caused by a punch, and Espinoza improved to 29-0 with 25 knockouts.