Canelo Álvarez beats Christian Mbilli to win a WBC world title again
Canelo Álvarez beat previously unbeaten Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision (117-110, 116-111, 115-112) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to win the WBC super middleweight title. It was his first fight since Terence Crawford took his four super middleweight belts last year.
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Why it matters
Canelo Álvarez is one of boxing's biggest names, and this was his first fight since losing his four super middleweight belts to Terence Crawford last year. The win gives him the WBC super middleweight title again and hands Christian Mbilli the first loss of his professional career.
Sources
- Bleacher Report: Canelo vs. Mbilli scorecards and prize money
- Claro Sports: Canelo recupera el cinturón del CMB
- López-Dóriga Digital: Canelo vence a Mbilli por decisión unánime
- DAZN: Canelo vs. M'billi fight preview
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