Canelo Álvarez wins unanimous decision to reclaim WBC super‑middleweight title in Riyadh
Canelo Álvarez defeats Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision, regaining the WBC super‑middleweight championship in Riyadh. The judges score the fight 115‑112, 116‑111 and 117‑110. Mbilli loses a point in round eight for a low blow, and Álvarez dominates from the sixth round onward. The bout marks Álvarez’s first appearance in the ring after a 13‑month hiatus following his loss to Terence Crawford. The event is staged at Kingdom Arena and streamed live on DAZN pay‑per‑view.
Key facts
- Jaime Munguia beats Nikita Zon by unanimous decision in a 168‑lb undercard bout.
- Multiple undercard fights end in unanimous decisions or TKOs across 122‑lb to 168‑lb divisions.
- Riyadh has recently suffered attacks that injured hundreds and killed more than 20 people.
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Why it matters
The victory restores Álvarez to world‑title status after a year‑long absence.
What changed
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