Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli have both successfully made the weight for their highly anticipated WBC super-middleweight world title clash scheduled for Saturday in Riyadh. The Mexican superstar stepped on the scale at 167.6lb, while the French challenger, Mbilli, weighed in slightly heavier at 167.8lb. This official confirmation clears the path for a major showdown that marks a pivotal moment in Alvarez’s career as he seeks to rebound from recent adversity.
Alvarez aims to reclaim a world crown in his first bout since the Crawford shocker.
Alvarez enters this bout with significant stakes, looking to recapture one of the world championships he previously held. This fight serves as his return to the ring following his stunning defeat to Terence Crawford last year. The landscape of the super-middleweight division shifted dramatically when Crawford retired, leaving all four major world titles vacant. Mbilli subsequently claimed the WBC belt, setting the stage for this historic encounter where Alvarez must prove his resilience and dominance once again.
Despite his current status as the challenger, Alvarez maintains a mindset rooted in his long-standing legacy. “I’m the challenger now, but in my mind I’ve always been the champion, ever since I was a little kid,” Alvarez stated. This psychological edge underscores the intensity of the upcoming fight, where Alvarez will attempt to silence critics and reassert his place among the elite by defeating the reigning WBC champion in Saudi Arabia.
Source: Sky Sports
