Canelo vs Mbilli Fight Week: Schedule and Undercard
Last updated: 2 November 2026
Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli fight week ran 28 to 31 October, ending with fight night at The Venue, Riyadh. The undercard changed this week: Rafael Espinoza defended the WBO featherweight title against Ricardo Blandon after Lorenzo Parra was ruled out on medical grounds. Tickets started from 50 SAR on WeBook; DAZN carried the card on pay-per-view.
The fight week schedule
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, published the fight-week schedule on 20 October. Each event started at 9:00 PM Riyadh time, and the graphic carried The Ring, Riyadh Season and DAZN branding, which DAZN reposted. This independent guide to Riyadh Season says the card below is now final.
Canelo arrived in Riyadh early on Monday 26 October, ahead of the scheduled 28 October grand arrivals, and told Reuters he ffeltrested and ready for Saturday. The fight took place on 31 October.
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 28 October | Grand arrivals |
| Thursday 29 October | Press conferences |
| Friday 30 October | Ceremonial weigh-in |
| Saturday 31 October | Fight night |
Update 30 October 2026: the final press conference was held on 29 October, and the ceremonial weigh-in took place on Friday 30 October, at 9:00 PM at Square 2 in Boulevard City, ahead of Saturday’s fight at The Venue in Riyadh.
Update 31 October 2026: both main-event fighters made weight at the 30 October weigh-in. Canelo Alvarez weighed 167.6 lb and Christian Mbilli weighed 167.8 lb, inside the 168 lb super-middleweight limit. Jaime Munguia weighed 167.4 lb and Nikita Zon weighed 167.5 lb for their WBA super-middleweight fight, and Rafael Espinoza weighed 125.8 lb against Ricardo Blandon’s 126 lb for the WBO featherweight title. All nine bouts weighed in with no misses, and no replacement was weighed in for the Delgado vs Biyarslanov bout, which stays off the card. The fight took place on Saturday 31 October, at The Venue in Riyadh. DAZN listings put the prelims from 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with the ring walk at about 4:30 PM Eastern Time, about 11:30 PM Riyadh time, approximate and dependent on how long the undercard runs.
Update 1 November 2026: Canelo Alvarez beat Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision on 31 October 2026 to regain the WBC super-middleweight title (115-112, 116-111, 117-110). Jaime Munguia retained the WBA super-middleweight title by unanimous decision against Nikita Zon, Rafael Espinoza retained the WBO featherweight title by third-round stoppage against Ricardo Blandon, and Carl Jammes Martin beat David Picasso by split decision. Munguia won 117-111, 117-111 and 116-112, and Espinoza stopped Blandon in round 3 after 1 minute 22 seconds, on a cut.
Parra out, Blandon in on the undercard
Lorenzo Parra was out of the WBO featherweight title fight. The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission declined to authorize him on medical-exam grounds, and WBO president Gustavo Olivieri confirmed that WBO No. 15 Ricardo Blandon stepped in to face champion Rafael Espinoza on 31 October. The change was reported by BoxingScene on 23 October.
The rest of the announced card
Alalshikh announced three title fights for the undercard on 8 October. Jaime Munguia defended the WBA super-middleweight title against Nikita Zon. The vacant IBF super-lightweight bout between Lindolfo Delgado and Arthur Biyarslanov was off the card: Delgado declined to travel, confirmed on 26 October. Above them, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 knockouts) challenged Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 knockouts) for the WBC super-middleweight title. It was Canelo’s first fight since his unanimous-decision loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025, and Mbilli’s first defense as full champion after Crawford vacated the belt. The undercard also carried a non-title bout between Alan David Picasso and Carl Jammes Martin, confirmed by Martin on his official social media page and reported by GMA News on 10 October.
Did the fight go ahead?
Yes. No date or venue change was announced, and the fight took place on 31 October 2026 at The Venue, Riyadh. On 11 October Alalshikh posted that Canelo told him he would still fight in Riyadh “no matter what happens,” and WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has said he expected to travel at the end of the month. The Future Investment Initiative moved its 2026 edition to 2027, but this fight has not moved.
Tickets and how to watch
WeBook was the official ticket channel, with tickets from 50 SAR. Entry was by mobile ticket, so fans downloaded it before travelling and charged their phones. The cheapest tiers on big Riyadh fight nights clear first and prices climb through fight week rather than falling, so booking early usually beat waiting. DAZN carrids the card on pay-per-view; the DAZN listing gave the start time for each timezone, because Riyadh main events walk late in local time.
Getting to The Venue
The Venue sits in the Boulevard City district in Hittin, northern Riyadh. On a big fight night the approach roads jam and parking near the gates fills hours before the first bout, so the Riyadh Metro plus a short taxi or event shuttle is the route that holds up. Leaving is slower than arriving, so agree a pickup point before you go in. Our full Canelo vs Mbilli fight guide has the tale of the tape and ticket tiers, and the Riyadh Season 2026 hub covers the rest of the season calendar, including WWE Crown Jewel on 7 November.
Frequently asked questions
When is Canelo vs Mbilli fight week?
Fight week ran 28 to 31 October 2026: grand arrivals on 28 October, press conferences on 29 October, the ceremonial weigh-in on 30 October, and fight night on 31 October. Each event starts at 9:00 PM Riyadh time.
Who is on the undercard now?
Two title fights supported the main event: Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon for the WBA super-middleweight title and Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon for the WBO featherweight title. The Delgado vs Biyarslanov bout for the vacant IBF super-lightweight title is off the card. Blandon replaced Lorenzo Parra, who was ruled out on medical grounds.
Where is the fight being held?
The fight was at The Venue in Riyadh, in the Boulevard City district. That is the venue named on the official WeBook event listing.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets were sold through WeBook, the official ticket channel, with tickets from 50 SAR. Entry was by mobile ticket, so fans downloaded it in advance. We are an independent guide, not a ticket seller.