RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez defeated Christian Mbilli via unanimous decision on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) super-middleweight championship at Kingdom Arena.
The three ringside judges scored the 12-round contest 115–112, 116–111, and 117–110 in favor of Álvarez. Referee Hector Afu oversaw the bout, which included an eighth-round point deduction against Mbilli for strikes behind the head. The victory advanced Álvarez’s professional record to 64 wins, three losses, and two draws. For Mbilli, who entered the bout undefeated with 29 wins and one draw, the result marked the first defeat of his professional career.
The event marked Álvarez’s first appearance since September 2025, securing his status as a three-time champion in the 168-pound division.