Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez and French contender Christian Mbilli faced off during the official weigh-in ahead of their WBC Super Middleweight World Championship title fight in Riyadh on October 30, 2026. The weigh-in took place one day before the scheduled championship bout.
The event marks Alvarez's continued campaign in the super middleweight division, where he has held multiple world titles. Mbilli, the mandatory challenger, entered the weigh-in undefeated in his professional career.
Photographs from the weigh-in show both fighters on stage in Riyadh, with the WBC title belt displayed between them. The fight represents a significant moment for boxing in Saudi Arabia, which has hosted several major championship events in recent years.
