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How much are Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli getting paid for Saturday’s boxing match?

How much are Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli getting paid for Saturday’s boxing match?

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By: Ryan Wohl

One of boxing’s biggest stars, Canelo Alvarez, is back to challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship on Saturday, October 31, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Kingdom Arena. Before Saturday’s massive fight, check out how much each fighter is expected to earn for the contest below. 

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Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli’s fight purse

Canelo is expected to make $47 million for Saturday’s fight, according to Boxing Scene. Mbilli’s fight purse is expected to be about $9 million. In September 2025, Canelo fought Terence Crawford, for which he made an estimated $150 million. Meanwhile, Mbilli brought home an estimated $1.2 million for his previous fight against Lester Martinez on the undercard of Canelo vs. Crawford. 

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Ryan Wohl
Ryan Wohl
Ryan is a University of Arizona graduate and Philadelphia native. Since 2024, he has been a writer for DraftKings Network, primarily covering combat sports. He is a big Philly sports fan and loves to collect sneakers, as well.
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