Canelo Alvarez regains the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh and remains a marquee figure in boxing amid ongoing high‑stakes rivalry and international bouts.
Canelo Alvarez has reclaimed the WBC super-middleweight title with a 12-round decision over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh. Judges score 115-112, 116-111, 117-110 as Alvarez, 36, seals the belt on his return to action after more than a year out and closes a chapter on Mbilli’s first world title defense.
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has signaled one of the final acts of his career, aiming to face the winner of the Prates-Morales interim title bout. He has defended his belt and extended a long winning streak, and is planning to test himself against the emerging contenders in early 2027.
The Saudi capital Riyadh is hosting a WBC super‑middleweight title bout on October 31 between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. Officials say the event will proceed despite recent strikes on King Khalid International Airport and ongoing security concerns linked to Yemen’s Houthis. Alvarez has not fought since September 2025.
The Six Kings Slam tennis tournament is postponed due to logistical challenges as regional tensions prompt a wait-and-see approach ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup. Officials are monitoring the security situation and could reschedule further events if needed.