Roy Jones Jr picks a winner in Canelo's comeback against Mbilli: "He's better than people think"

Canelo Alvarez is set to return to the ring in September 2026 to challenge WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli, following successful elbow surgery after losing his undisputed titles to Terence Crawford. Mbilli was elevated to full WBC champion after defending the interim belt against Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford undercard. Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, speaking with Boxing News, has picked Canelo to win, stating that at his best the 35-year-old Mexican is better than people give him credit for, though acknowledging the fight hinges on how much hunger Alvarez has left.