"It's hard to put into words" – Canelo Álvarez returned with a world championship title

Saúl Canelo Álvarez returned to the ring after over a year, defeating Christian M’billi by unanimous decision in Riyadh, reclaiming the WBC super middleweight title. M’billi started aggressively, throwing 724 punches, but Álvarez effectively countered and controlled the fight. Despite M’billi's efforts, he lost momentum as the match progressed. Álvarez expressed deep pride in his victory, marking his return to championship status after losing all titles to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Future opponents could include Hamzah Sheeraz, Dmitrij Bivol, or David Benavidez, with Álvarez indicating more fights before his final match in Mexico.