Canelo shares new training footage ahead of Christian Mbilli WBC world title fight

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez immersed in Training Camp aiming to Reclaim WBC Super Middleweight World Title Against Christian Mbilli

Mexican Superstar Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is undergoing intense and rigorous preparation with his sights fixed on a clear objective, to once again be crowned WBC super middleweight world champion, a throne he previously ruled with authority through nine successful title defenses.

Canelo’s highly anticipated showdown against the undefeated WBC super middleweight champion, Frenchman Christian Mbilli, will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, originally slated for September 12, was rescheduled due to personal matters concerning the Guadalajara fighter that postponed the start of his training camp.

This high-impact clash will feature the undisputed WBC 168-pound world championship on the line. While Canelo aims to return to the pinnacle of the division, Mbilli will make the first defense of his crown after being elevated from interim champion to full world champion by the organization. With both fighters out of action since September 2025, the match promises to stand as one of the most paramount international events of the year.

Saúl Álvarez’s professional career has been deeply intertwined with the World Boxing Council, proudly representing the Green and Gold flag for over 13 years with monumental achievements across three different weight classes (super welterweight, middleweight, and super middleweight):

• 2008: Selected by the WBC to join the historic Ring Telmex scholarship program.
• 2009: Won the NABF championship and the WBC Youth title.
• 2010: Captured the WBC Silver championship after defeating Argentina’s Luciano Cuello.
• 2011: Crowned WBC super welterweight world champion by defeating Matthew Hatton, a belt he successfully defended 7 times.
• 2015: Won the middleweight world title and the WBC Diamond belt by defeating legendary Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto.
• 2016: Headlined the inaugural “Fight for Peace” event under Pope Francis’s Scholas Occurrentes Foundation BoxVal program, defeating Amir Khan.

With a legacy forged on discipline and triumph, Canelo is refining every detail to arrive in peak physical and tactical condition in Riyadh, determined to write a brand new golden chapter in global boxing history.