Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli official for September 12

Canelo Alvarez is officially scheduled to defend his WBC super middleweight title against Christian Mbilli on September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight was announced on May 18, 2026, and marks Canelo's return to action following his 2025 bout against Terence Crawford. The matchup will take place at super middleweight, with Canelo looking to continue his title reign.