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Canelo Alvarez beats Mbilli to reclaim WBC title in Riyadh
Canelo had been out of the ring for thirteen months since losing to Terence Crawford; Hamzah Sheeraz and Lester Martínez are named as possible next challengers.
On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Canelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli to reclaim WBC title in Riyadh”, with reporting from Sunday Guardian Live and Yahoo Sports.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:07 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
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- Al JazeeraCanelo Alvarez defeats Christian Mbilli to reclaim WBC title in Riyadh
- Sunday Guardian LiveWATCH Highlights: Canelo Alvarez Beats Christian Mbilli By Unanimous Decision To Win WBC Super Middleweight Title In Riyadh October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
- Yahoo SportsCanelo Alvarez turns back the clock, schools Christian Mbilli to reclaim WBC world title - Yahoo Sports October 31, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Riyadh on Saturday, Canelo Alvarez beat Christian Mbilli on a unanimous decision and took back the WBC super middleweight title, his second reign with the belt.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe judges scored it one seventeen to one ten, one sixteen to one eleven, and one fifteen to one twelve.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt was Mbilli's first defeat, leaving him at twenty-nine, one, one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThirteen months off after the Crawford loss, and he walks back in and wins.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat's a champion who simply scheduled his return at the perfect moment.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe referee also took a point from Mbilli at Canelo's urging.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn my experience, a champion who asks the referee for points is already in government.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorUrging is just advocacy.
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