According to a reliable source from BoxingScene.com, negotiations are ongoing for a fight between Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and new World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli of France.
Mbilli's Rise to Champion
Mbilli, who holds a record of 29-0-1 with 24 knockouts, fought on the undercard when American Terence Crawford captured the undisputed super middleweight title from Alvarez via unanimous decision on September 13, 2025. At that time, Mbilli retained the WBC interim super middleweight title after a draw against Leo Martinez of Guatemala.
When the five-division world champion Crawford retired in December 2025, all major super middleweight world titles became available for other boxers, leading to Mbilli being elevated to regular champion.
Alvarez's Comeback Plans
Alvarez, who has a record of 63-3-2 with 39 knockouts, has expressed his desire to return to the ring after his surprising loss to Crawford. He has several options for his next opponent, but the source from BoxingScene.com confirmed that Mbilli tops the list.
