Rafael Espinoza successfully defended his WBO title following a bizarre early stoppage during the Canelo vs. Mbilli event on October 31, 2026. The fight ended abruptly, leaving fans and analysts questioning the circumstances surrounding the stoppage.
Espinoza, who entered the bout as the reigning champion, saw his title retained after the referee waved off the contest in the opening rounds. Details regarding the exact round and the reason for the stoppage were not immediately disclosed.
The undercard bout took place on the same night as the highly anticipated matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Mbilli, though the main event results were not included in this report.
