Canelo vs Christian Mbilli is official now for the Mexican boxing star’s return to the ring. Here are all the official boxing event details.
- Opponent: Christian Mbilli, current WBC super middleweight champion.
- When: September 2026, targeted for Mexican Independence Day weekend, Sept 12-14 range.
- Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Venue: Not officially named yet, but announced as a major Saudi-backed card in Riyadh.
- Title on the line: WBC super middleweight title.
- How to watch: Expected to be a Saudi-backed event; Canelo’s recent fights have streamed on Netflix and DAZN, but broadcaster not officially confirmed yet.
- Canelo’s record: 63-3-2, 39 KOs, age 35.
- Canelo’s last fight: Lost to Terence Crawford by unanimous decision in Sept 2025, losing his 168-lb undisputed crown.
- Mbilli’s record: 29-0-1, 24 KOs, age 31.
- Mbilli’s last fight: Split draw vs Lester Martinez in Sept 2025 on the Canelo-Crawford undercard, after which he was upgraded from interim to full WBC champ.
Expect a formal press conference soon.
Canelo has been undergoing repair work at a clinic in Switzerland recently.
Expect him to be better than he was against Terence Crawford last year.
