Canelo vs Mbilli Weight: What category will they fight in and how much must they weigh in at

The return of Saúl "Canelo" Alvarez to the ring after elbow surgery is getting closer and closer, and this fight against Christian Mbill i represents a new opportunity for the Mexican to leave behind his bout against Terence Crawford , in which he lost all his titles and was harshly criticized for not having put up resistance to the American boxer’s attacks, who after that battle decided to retire from boxing.

Now, Canelo Alvarez has traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to face a new fight against Mbilli , but with a lot to prove, since it is the fight that could be decisive for the Mexican fighter in terms of who his future rivals could be or whether he will try to recover all the titles he lost to Terence Crawford , so below we reveal details about the division and weight at which the fight will take place.

What category are Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli fighting in?

Saúl Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli are just hours away from putting on the gloves in Saudi Arabia in the super middleweight division, which corresponds to 168 pounds, equivalent to around 72 kg, and where the World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight world title is on the line.

The fight is very important for both pugilists, as Canelo wants to get revenge for his last performance against Crwford , while Mbilli wants to establish himself as one of the best in this division, and defeating the Mexican represents a major step toward his personal goals and could open many doors for him to face the best.

Canelo Álvarez vs. Christian Mbilli: date, time, and where to watch the fight live

The return of Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will mark one of boxing’s major events, with the WBC super middleweight world title on the line. The Mexican fighter will face Christian Mbilli on Saturday, October 31 in Saudi Arabia , in a bout that will test his aspirations of returning to the top of the division. Across from him will be an opponent who combines power, pace, and intensity, determined to establish himself as a world champion.

The fight also represents a turning point for both boxers. Canelo will look to put his latest setback behind him and prove that he still has what it takes to compete for the top belts, while Mbilli will try to seize the opportunity to secure the most significant victory of his professional career.

These are the details about the Canelo vs Mbilli fight:

Date: Saturday, October 31

Title at stake: WBC super middleweight world championship

Canelo's record: 63 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts

Mbilli's record: 29 wins, no losses, and 1 draw, with 24 knockouts