When is Canelo vs Mbilli?
Canelo Alvarez could fight Christian Mbilli in late 2025 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).
Canelo would be making his 10th defense of the The Ring Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has held this belt for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.
He would be making his 8th defense of the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Billy Joe Saunders in May 2021. He has held this title for 4 years, 2 months and 1 day.
Also, on the line would be his 10th defense of the WBC World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been recognised as this champion for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.
In addition, he would be defending IBF World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against William Scull in May 2025. He has been IBF champion for 2 months and 6 days.
Finally, he would be making his 10th defense of the WBA Super World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been WBA champion for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Mbilli would be defending his WBC Interim World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Maciej Sulecki in June 2025. He has held this belt for 12 days.
Canelo vs Mbilli stats
Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Christian Mbilli would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 29 wins and 0 draws, with 24 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Mbilli would have a large advantage in power over Canelo, boasting a 83% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.
Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 4 years, at 34 years old.
Mbilli has a 2-inch reach advantage.
Both Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli fight out of an orthodox stance.
Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 38 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 11 years and 3 months earlier than Mbilli, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 387 more professional rounds, totaling 520 compared to Mbilli's 133.
Christian Mbilli is currently ranked number 1 by the WBC, and 1 by The Ring in the 168lb division.
Canelo vs Mbilli form
Canelo Alvarez has beaten 5 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he won against William Scull on May 3, 2025, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and WBA Super World Super Middleweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Prior to that, he had won against Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
Before that, he had defeated Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
He had won against John Ryder on May 6, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.
Mbilli remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Maciej Sulecki on June 27, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada.
Prior to that, he had defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko on August 17, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Centre Videotron, Quebec City.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Mark Heffron on May 25, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Gervais Auto Center, Shawinigan.
Before that, he had won against Rohan Murdock on January 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Centre Videotron, Quebec City.
He had beaten Demond Nicholson on September 8, 2023, by knockout in the 4th round at Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Christian Mbilli has been fighting more than Canelo Alvarez.
Canelo Alvarez last fought 6 months and 8 days ago, while Christian Mbilli's last outing was 4 months and 15 days ago.
Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 5 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.
Mbilli's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 3 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 22 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.4 rounds on average.
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