Canelo Alvarez agrees to fight WBC super middleweight champ, per report

Canelo Alvarez, who has not fought since losing to Terence Crawford in September, has reportedly agreed to fight WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli, with the bout targeting September 12 for Alvarez's return. Mbilli, a 31-year-old French fighter, holds a record of 29-0-1 with 24 knockouts, and his WBC super middleweight title will be on the line. The fight has been described as a 'done deal' by Ring Magazine's Mike Coppinger, though Boxing News 24/7 noted it is not yet fully finalized.