Mexico's Canelo Alvarez defeated France's Christian Mbilli in their WBC super middleweight world championship bout held in Riyadh early on November 1, 2026. Alvarez outclassed his opponent throughout the fight, but his performance drew criticism for alleged referee manipulation.
The championship contest took place in the Saudi capital, with Alvarez asserting his dominance over the French challenger. Despite the clear victory, observers and commentators questioned the officiating, suggesting the referee's decisions may have favored the Mexican star.
Photographs from the event captured the two fighters exchanging punches during the title fight. The bout was covered by Forbes contributor Brian Mazique, who reported on the controversy surrounding the refereeing.
