Canelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli to reclaim WBC title in Riyadh
Summary
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision in Riyadh to reclaim the WBC super middleweight title. Alvarez took control in the second half of the 12-round bout, which went ahead despite escalating conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis.Key Facts
- The judges scored the fight 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110 for Alvarez.
- Alvarez, 36, returned to the ring after losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025.
- Mbilli, 31, became a titleholder in January.
- Alvarez gained an advantage in the seventh round with a right uppercut that rocked Mbilli.
- The referee deducted a point from Mbilli in the eighth round for punching behind the head.
- Alvarez said the win felt like his first title after about 20 years as a professional boxer.
- Other sporting events had been called off after Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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