Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring in Riyadh to face unbeaten WBC champion Christian Mbilli on DAZN.
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is officially back in the ring on Saturday, stepping out of the locker room for the first time in thirteen months. The pay-per-view stalwart faces undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli at the modern Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Now thirty-six years old, Alvarez last fought in September 2025 in Las Vegas, where he suffered a twelve-round defeat against elite four-division fighter Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium. His last victory came against William Scull in May 2025 at ANB Arena in Riyadh, according to information published by bleache.
The high-stakes Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli bout headlines a massive four-fight main card streamed globally by DAZN starting at 1 p.m. ET. Fans around the world are watching closely to see if the boxing king can reclaim his dominance in the super middleweight division.
Canelo Alvarez fight history and record
Before his recent loss to Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez had only experienced two career defeats in his storied professional journey. Those losses came against boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013 and Dmitry Bivol in 2022, with both matches taking place in Las Vegas.
Full DAZN main card lineup
The event broadcast features four exciting bouts across multiple weight classes. The full fight card streaming on DAZN includes:
- Canelo Alvarez v Christian Mbilli, 12 rounds, super middleweight
- Jaime Munguia v Nikita Zon, 12 rounds, super middleweight
- Rafael Espinoza v Ricardo Blandon, 12 rounds, featherweight
- Raymond Rojas Garcia v Reito Tsutsumi, 10 rounds, super featherweight
Kingdom Arena hosting elite boxing
The world-class Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia continues its streak of hosting major international boxing events. Canelo Alvarez previously fought in the Saudi capital in May 2025, defeating William Scull over twelve rounds before his tough outing in Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli fight?
The fight takes place on Saturday, with the four-bout main card streaming on DAZN starting at 1 p.m. ET from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Who is Canelo Alvarez fighting?
Canelo Alvarez is fighting unbeaten WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli in a twelve-round championship showdown.
Where can I watch Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli?
The entire main card is being broadcast live via pay-per-view streaming on DAZN, featuring co-feature bouts like Jaime Munguia v Nikita Zon.
