Canelo Alvarez is reportedly gearing up for his much-anticipated return to the ring after a year-long absence. According to a recent report from Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine, Alvarez is expected to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight championship this September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alvarez’s last fight was in September 2025, where he suffered a clear unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight championship bout. Following this defeat, he underwent elbow surgery.
Before this loss, the 35-year-old Mexican star had enjoyed a six-fight winning streak, with notable victories against Edgar Berlanga, Gennady Golovkin, and Jermell Charlo. His previous defeats were against Dmitry Bivol in May 2022 and Floyd Mayweather earlier in September 2023. Alvarez’s professional record stands at 62 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 of his victories coming by knockout.
Meanwhile, Christian Mbilli is coming off a draw against Lester Martínez in September 2025. Mbilli, also known as “Solide,” was subsequently elevated to WBC world champion status after Crawford relinquished the title. The 31-year-old Cameroonian-French fighter boasts an undefeated record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 24 of his wins ending by knockout. His notable victories include those over Maciej Sulecki, Mark Heffron, and Demond Nicholson.
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Canelo Alvarez is reportedly preparing for his eagerly awaited comeback to boxing after a year on the sidelines. A recent report from Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine indicates that Alvarez is slated to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title this September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alvarez was last in action in September 2025, where he lost a decisive unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight championship clash. He subsequently underwent surgery on his elbow.
Prior to that defeat, the 35-year-old Mexican star had secured a six-fight winning streak, featuring dominant performances against Edgar Berlanga, Gennady Golovkin, and Jermell Charlo. His only other losses were against Dmitry Bivol in May 2022 and Floyd Mayweather earlier in September 2023. Alvarez’s professional record is 62 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 of those victories coming via knockout.
Christian Mbilli, on the other hand, enters this fight following a draw against Lester Martínez in September 2025. Mbilli, nicknamed “Solide,” was later named WBC world champion after Crawford vacated the belt. The 31-year-old Cameroonian-French boxer maintains an undefeated record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 24 of his wins ending by knockout. His notable wins include those over Maciej Sulecki, Mark Heffron, and Demond Nicholson.