The first official press conference and face-off took place today in Cairo, Egypt, near the Pyramids a short time ago for the launch of the Canelo vs Christian Mbilli fight.
Both seemed in relaxed form. Eddy Reynoso and Richard Schaefer were also there with Canelo.
Here’s what happened.
Key Highlights & Statements (English Translation):
Canelo Álvarez said:
- He is still very motivated and hungry.
- He wants to keep challenging himself against the best fighters.
- This fight is important for his legacy and for representing Mexico.
- He thanked the fans and promoters for making this big event possible.
Christian Mbilli said:
- He is extremely excited and cannot wait to step into the ring with Canelo.
- He believes he has the power, pressure, and youth to beat Canelo.
- He noted that Canelo has had many tough fights over the years and is not the same fighter he once was.
- Mbilli promised to put on a great show and bring high pressure from the opening bell.
The strange individual Rick Reeno was also there again at a press conference for a big boxing fight.
Not saying anything again but again carrying world championship belts.
Again to clarify, he is not a promoter and why he looks to be and carries all the world title belts around at the pressers remains unclear.
Here’s the key details on the fight soon:
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh Season)
- Theme: “Mexico vs. the World”
Canelo was recently linked to what looked like a garbage $200 million claim from Jake Paul with a possible fight with him.
For those new to boxing who have never heard of Canelo’s opponent, here is some info on him you might not know:
- He was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon in 1995.
- He moved to France at age 11.
- He boxed for France at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- He now lives and fights out of Montreal, Canada.
- His nickname “Solide” means “Solid” in French.
- He has 24 knockouts in 29 wins.
- That’s an 83% KO rate.
- He is a current Super Middleweight Champion.
- He is called the “French Mike Tyson” for his power.
- He knocked out his first 13 pro opponents.
- He holds ties to Cameroon, France, and Canada.
