Canelo Álvarez Wins Back the WBC Super-Middleweight Title
Canelo Álvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight championship in Riyadh on Saturday night, beating the previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision. The judges scored it 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110. It was the 36-year-old Mexican’s first fight since losing his undisputed title to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Álvarez improves to 64-3-2; Mbilli falls to 29-1-1. The card went ahead amid heightened security concerns in the Saudi capital.
What’s confirmed
- Canelo Álvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight championship in Riyadh on Saturday night, beating the previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision.
- The judges scored it 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110.
- It was the 36-year-old Mexican’s first fight since losing his undisputed title to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Álvarez improves to 64-3-2; Mbilli falls to 29-1-1.
- The card went ahead amid heightened security concerns in the Saudi capital.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: AP, The Guardian and USA Today.
What would move the score
- Now: 98% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
- Up: more independent outlets or primary records confirming the core claim.
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Confirmation record
Official judges’ scorecards: 115-112, 116-111, 117-110.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 98% with 3 independent confirmations.
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