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Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli Hold Final Press Conference in Riyadh Ahead of Saturday Fight

Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli Hold Final Press Conference in Riyadh Ahead of Saturday Fight
World Sports · 06:42:17 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Canelo Alvarez and WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli faced off at their final press conference in Riyadh on Thursday ahead of their highly anticipated bout at Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

The two fighters posed for photographs during the media event as fight week continues in the Saudi capital. Alvarez, the Mexican superstar, and Mbilli, the undefeated Cameroonian champion, will meet in a 12-round contest for the WBC super middleweight title.

The press conference marked the final public appearance for both boxers before they step into the ring at Kingdom Arena. Fight week activities have been underway in Riyadh, building anticipation for what promises to be a significant matchup in the super middleweight division.

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