Álvarez is set to take on Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi this September, The Ring 's Mike Coppinger reported. Álvarez last fought on Sept. 13, 2025, when he lost to Crawford in a 12-round unanimous decision in Las Vegas.

Turki Alalshikh announced in January that Canelo Alvarez would be making his return on September 12 in a world title fight that will take place in Saudi Arabia. It has now been reported by The Ring’s Mike Coppinger on X that it’s a done deal that the Mexican superstar will be challenging Christian M’billi for the WBC super middleweight title.

David Benavidez shifted focus from Canelo Alvarez ahead of Zurdo Ramirez fight, aiming to build his legacy and pursue titles across divisions.

Canelo Alvarez claims his brain is “completely clean” and his biological age is 26, drawing comparisons to Bryan Johnson.

Starting at the back end of 2021, one of the most anticipated fights boxing fans wanted to see was then-undisputed super middleweight champion Saul

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is due to make his ring return on September 12 in Saudi Arabia, with the only official announcement so far branding it a world title

Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez reflected on his 2013 clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr., citing a lack of experience as the deciding factor in his loss. A 23-year-old Canelo faced a 36-year-old Mayweather,