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Canelo Álvarez Reclaims WBC Super-Middleweight Title with Decision Win over Mbilli
October 31, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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4 reports · 1 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 9 hours
TGThe Guardian
Canelo Álvarez wins back world title as Houthi attacks cast shadow over Riyadh
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ESESPN
Canelo Alvarez wins by unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli - ESPN
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ESESPN
Canelo vs. Mbilli live updates, results and boxing analysis - ESPN
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
السبت.. نزال مبيلي وكانيلو وسط أجواء صاخبة في السعودية
(opens the publisher’s site)Canelo Álvarez defeated previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision in Riyadh to reclaim the WBC super-middleweight title amid Houthi attacks on the Saudi capital.
- Álvarez outpointed Mbilli 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110 to reclaim the WBC super-middleweight title he lost to Crawford in September 2025.
- The bout went ahead at Kingdom Arena despite Houthi attacks on Riyadh that killed 12 people at the airport and prompted other event cancellations.
- Turki Al-Sheikh said Álvarez had assured him he would fight in Riyadh regardless of the security situation.
- Álvarez said the victory felt like his first title, 16 years after originally winning it.