Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli Results, Highlights as Mexican Icon Regains WBC Title with Dominant Display
Canelo Alvarez used precise counterpunching and a strong second half to hand Christian Mbilli his first professional defeat, judges said.
- On Saturday, Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight title at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, defeating champion Christian Mbilli via unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
- Returning from a 13-month layoff following his defeat to Terence Crawford, the 36-year-old Canelo demonstrated defensive precision to neutralize pressure from undefeated champion Mbilli.
- Judges scored the bout 117-110, 116-111, and 115-112, with a round eight point deduction by referee Hector Afu against Mbilli for hitting Canelo behind the head.
- Canelo reportedly earned $47 million from the contest while Mbilli received $9 million, with the victor expressing satisfaction that he had accomplished his career objectives.
- Regarding his future, Canelo told ESPN, "I've already done everything I needed to do in boxing," suggesting four or five additional fights would be enough before retirement.
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Canelo (36 years), legend of the ring that has won world belts in four different categories throughout his career, dominated with the mastery of his experience the fight against a Mbilli (31 years) who suffers his first defeat as a professional. "I don't know what to say, this is incredible!", said right after his victory the pugil of Guadalajara, visibly excited. "After 21 years as a professional and almost 16 years after my first title, winnin…
The judges' scores favored Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez by 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110
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