Canelo Alvarez Triumphs Over Christian Mbilli to Regain Title
On November 1, Canelo Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision to reclaim the WBC super middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This victory came one year after Alvarez lost his titles to Terence Crawford in September 2025.
The judges scored the fight 115–112, 116–111, and 117–110 in favor of Alvarez. The 36-year-old Mexican showcased a dominant performance, particularly with his right uppercut, which he used effectively to counter Mbilli's advances.
Alvarez floored Mbilli at the end of Round 7, which marked a turning point in the fight. This victory represents the 64th win of Alvarez's career, while Mbilli suffered his first defeat in 31 bouts.
Alvarez expressed his delight at reclaiming the WBC super middleweight title.
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