Mexico's Canelo Alvarez defeated France's Christian Mbilli in their WBC super middleweight world championship bout held in Riyadh early on November 1, 2026. The fight saw Alvarez outclass his opponent, though the victory drew criticism over alleged referee manipulation.
The championship contest took place in the Saudi capital, with Alvarez asserting his dominance throughout the match. Despite the clear performance advantage, post-fight discussion centered on officiating concerns raised by observers.
