The buildup to Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Christian Mbilli has been interesting, to say the least. Mbilli is scheduled to defend the WBC Super Middleweight title against Alvarez in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But this fight has been in question because of issues in the area. Check out the latest information below on the fight’s status.
Will Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli take place on October 31?
This month in Saudi Arabia, there have been multiple attacks leading to plenty of speculation about whether Canelo’s upcoming fight will still take place there. The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members to leave Saudi Arabia. But as of now, the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli is still scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
