Turki Alalshikh announced in January that Canelo Alvarez would be making his return on September 12 in a world title fight that will take place in Saudi Arabia. It has now been reported by The Ring’s Mike Coppinger on X that it’s a done deal that the Mexican superstar will be challenging Christian M’billi for the WBC super middleweight title.

David Benavidez, set to take on unified champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday, wasn't impressed by Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's announced fight with Christian Mbilli.

Álvarez is set to take on Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi this September, The Ring 's Mike Coppinger reported. Álvarez last fought on Sept. 13, 2025, when he lost to Crawford in a 12-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

Terence Crawford's performance in his win against Canelo Alvarez can't be spoken of highly enough. Despite moving up two weight classes and being the consensus smaller fighter, he walked away with a unanimous decision win, becoming the undisputed super ...

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will make his return against super middleweight titleholder Christian Mbilli in September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ring Magazine announced on Thursday.

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