LIVE COVERAGE

World Boxing News provides live results as Canelo Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.

The Mexican superstar returns to action, looking to bounce back from defeat to Terence Crawford and reclaim his place at the top of the super middleweight division.

Mbilli enters the contest unbeaten in 30 professional fights, with 29 victories and one draw. The French-based Cameroonian has waited years for his opportunity to face one of boxing’s biggest names and now gets his chance on the Canelo undercard.

Canelo brings a record of 63 wins, three defeats and two draws into the contest, with the former undisputed champion aiming to prove he still has plenty left to offer.

The event, billed as Mexico vs. The World, features nine bouts and will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.

World Boxing News will provide results throughout the event, alongside dedicated live scorecards for five selected contests.

Canelo vs Mbilli Live Results

All times are local (AST). Latest results first.

Remaining Bouts

Christian Mbilli vs. Canelo Alvarez — 12 rounds, WBC world super middleweight title

Jaime Munguia vs. Nikita Zon — 12 rounds, WBA world super middleweight title

Rafael Espinoza vs. Ricardo Blandon — 12 rounds, WBO world featherweight title

Canelo vs Mbilli Preview

Canelo has been here many times before, but this latest assignment comes with a different kind of pressure.

The Mexican has dominated the super middleweight division for years, collecting world titles and facing some of the biggest names in boxing. However, his most recent defeat means another loss would leave serious questions about how much longer he can compete at the highest level.

Mbilli has everything to gain. The unbeaten contender has built his reputation on aggression, power and a willingness to trade punches. He now faces a former pound-for-pound king who has spent years dealing with opponents determined to take his place.

The supporting card also features former world champion Jaime Munguia against unbeaten Nikita Zon, while Rafael Espinoza defends his WBO featherweight championship against Ricardo Blandon.

David Picasso meets unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin for the WBC Silver featherweight title, with Reito Tsutsumi, Bek Nurmaganbet and several other unbeaten prospects also appearing on the card.

For Canelo, victory keeps his championship ambitions alive. For Mbilli, beating the Mexican superstar would be the biggest result of his career.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the night.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

The former two-time undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) is a legend and a future Hall of Famer, but on Saturday night, October 31st, will the WBC champion Christian Mbilli send Canelo into retirement?

This world title bout is an intriguing matchup because it features Canelo’s skill set versus Mbilli’s work rate. The action is set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, airing live on DAZN PPV.

Back in June 2025, Christian Mbilli stopped Maciej Sulecki in the first round and won the WBC title. Three months later, Mbilli was involved in a hard-fought battle as his bout against Lester Martinez resulted in a split draw.

Going into this fight, the defending champion Christian Mbilli is the underdog. Despite the odds being against him, Mbilli has the opportunity to defeat the great Canelo Alvarez and send him into retirement.

Losing a fight is rare, but it’s not new to Canelo. What would be new is for him to lose this upcoming bout because it will mark the first time Canelo ever suffered back-to-back losses.

Suffering consecutive defeats could push Alvarez towards retirement. It’s a bold statement, and due to the statement, one would ask: what is Christian Mbilli’s path to victory?

Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) is a determined, physical, and hungry world champion. He’s facing a tall task, but his path to victory is his aggression and his punch volume.

The 31-year-old Mbilli has incredible endurance, which allows him to constantly press forward and attack the body and head of his opponent. Alvarez has experienced stamina issues in the past, so outworking and outlasting Alvarez is Mbilli’s clear path to victory.

On the flip side, if the 36-year-old Canelo Alvarez has anything left in the tank, then this bout could be tailor-made for him due to the fact that Mbilli will be standing right in front of him.
In the past, Alvarez has done really well against opponents who lack movement and footwork. With Mbilli posting up in a neutral position and constantly in attack mode, Canelo will have many counterpunching opportunities.

Canelo will have his chances in regards to landing the left hook, the uppercut, and shots to the body. Speaking of body punches, those types of shots are a big part of Mbilli’s arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can consistently land shots to Canelo’s body.

Styles make fights, and that’s why the Canelo vs Mbilli fight will be an action-packed event. However, the question is, on Halloween night, will Canelo be sent into retirement, or will he take a step towards one last run at becoming undisputed once again?

Canelo Alvarez challenges Christian M’Billi for the WBC super middleweight title on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Mexican returns from his defeat by Terence Crawford against an unbeaten champion making his first defence.

Their 12-round fight headlines “Mexico vs. The World,” a nine-bout DAZN PPV card featuring three world championship contests.

What Time Does Canelo vs. M’Billi Start?

The official timetable lists:

• Opening coverage: 10 am ET / 7 am PT / 2 pm GMT.
• PPV card: 1:47 pm ET / 10:47 am PT / 5:47 pm GMT.
• Expected main-event ring walks: 4:55 pm ET / 1:55 pm PT / 8:55 pm GMT.
• Main event: 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT / 9 pm GMT.

The headline fight will not start before 5 p.m. ET. Ring walks and individual bout times remain approximate because earlier contests can affect the running order.

How to Watch and How Much It Costs

Canelo vs. M’Billi costs $79.99 on DAZN PPV in the United States. Eligible DAZN Ultimate subscribers can watch without a separate PPV purchase.

Watch Canelo vs. M’Billi on DAZN.

Why Canelo Is Fighting M’Billi

Canelo lost his undisputed super middleweight championship to Crawford in September 2025. After 13 months outside the ring, he seeks to regain the WBC belt rather than take a non-title comeback fight.

“I don’t believe in shortcuts. I want to become a world champion again, and that’s why I want to face the best. Mbilli is the world champion,” Canelo said at Thursday’s official press conference.

The four-division champion became undisputed at 168 pounds by stopping Caleb Plant in 2021. Saturday’s contest offers one championship, with the super middleweight limit set at 168 pounds / 76.2kg.

“I’m the challenger now, but in my mind, I’ve always been the champion, ever since I was a little kid,” he said.

Canelo’s three professional defeats came against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Dmitry Bivol and Crawford. He has never lost consecutive fights.

Who Is Christian M’Billi?

Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, M’Billi represented France at the 2016 Olympics and now trains in Montreal under Marc Ramsay.

He stopped Maciej Sulecki in the first round to capture the interim WBC title in June 2025. His next appearance ended in a split draw with Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford undercard, a contest the WBC named its 2025 Fight of the Year.

The sanctioning body elevated M’Billi to full champion in January following Crawford’s retirement. He has not fought since the Martinez draw.

“I’m ready to shock the world,” M’Billi said.

Facing the biggest name of his professional career, the champion drew a clear distinction between admiration and ambition.

“I have a lot of respect for Canelo and his career, and I congratulate him on everything he has achieved. But inside the ring, it will be a different story, and I’m coming to win.”

Records, Age, Height and Reach

Canelo Alvarez

Record: 63-3-2, 39 knockouts.
Age: 36.
Height: 5ft 7½in.
Reach: 70½in.
Trainer: Eddy Reynoso.

Christian M’Billi

Record: 29-0-1, 24 knockouts.
Age: 31.
Height: 5ft 8½in.
Reach: 72in.
Trainer: Marc Ramsay.

Full Fight Card and Estimated Bout Times

Ricardo Blandon replaces Lorenzo Parra against Rafael Espinoza. The planned IBF title fight between Lindolfo Delgado and Arthur Biyarslanov is off the card.

The revised running order follows. Times are ET / UK GMT and may shift.

Opening Card

• 10:02 a.m. / 2:02 p.m.: Hector Aguirre vs. Brayan Leon
  Super middleweight, eight rounds.
• 10:44 am / 2:44 pm: Carlos Emiliano Rojo vs. Flavius ​​Biea
  Super middleweight, eight rounds.
• 11:26 a.m. / 3:26 p.m.: Marcos Vazquez vs. Bek Nurmaganbet
  Light heavyweight, 10 rounds.
• 12:16 p.m. / 4:16 p.m.: Erick Villegas vs. Sultan Almohammed
  Lightweight, six rounds.
• 12:50 p.m. / 4:50 p.m.: David Picasso vs. Carl Martin
  WBC Silver featherweight title, 10 rounds.

PPV Card

• 1:47 pm / 5:47 pm: Raymundo Rojas vs. Reito Tsutsumi
  Junior lightweight, 10 rounds.
• 2:42 p.m. / 6:42 p.m.: Rafael Espinoza vs. Ricardo Blandon
  WBO featherweight world title, 12 rounds.
• 3:44 p.m. / 7:44 p.m. Nikita Zon
  WBA super middleweight world title, 12 rounds.
• 5 p.m. / 9 p.m.: Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian M’Billi
  WBC super middleweight world title, 12 rounds.

Related Videos

▶00:19

Canelo Alvarez STARES DOWN Christian Mbilli during tense face off!Canelo Alvarez STARES DOWN Christian Mbilli during tense face off!

Fight Hub · 14 hours ago

▶00:09

ON WEIGHT AND READY TO GO!ON WEIGHT AND READY TO GO!

DAZN Boxing · 14 hours ago

▶00:44

CANELO VS MBILLI FINAL FACE OFF!!CANELO VS MBILLI FINAL FACE OFF!!

DAZN Boxing · 15 hours ago