MONTREAL, June 29, 2026 — As previously announced by Ring Magazine and DAZN, Riyadh Season has decided to postpone the world championship bout between Christian Mbilli and Mexican legend Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, originally scheduled for September 12, to a later date at the end of October.
“I’ve been waiting for this fight for years. One more month or one less won’t change anything—my time will come,” said WBC super middleweight world champion Christian “Solid” Mbilli.
“Whether it’s in September or October, Christian Mbilli will leave the ring victorious. And now more than ever, Canelo will have absolutely no excuse for not being fully prepared,” added Eye of the Tiger President and Founder Camille Estephan.
The official date for the event, which will still take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be announced shortly. Photos from reigning champion Christian Mbilli’s (29-0-1, 24 KOs) most recent bouts are available in EOTTM’s press kit (HERE).
