Canelo Alvarez to Face Christian Mbilli for WBC Title on October 31

Canelo Alvarez is set to compete against Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in a 12-round match on October 31. The event will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting at 1 p.m. ET and will be available via DAZN pay-per-view.

Alvarez, with a record of 63 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, aims to reclaim the title he lost to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Mbilli, who remains undefeated at 29 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, previously held the WBC interim title, which he won with a knockout in June 2025 and retained through a split-decision draw in September.

In the betting odds, Alvarez is favored at -320, while Mbilli is at +230. Expert Josh Nagel has analyzed the fight and provided betting advice, including a prediction for under 11.5 total rounds, reflecting trends from both fighters' recent bouts.