Mbilli's confidence grows ahead of title fight

Christian Mbilli is approaching his WBC super-middleweight championship fight against Canelo Alvarez with high confidence, believing he can defeat the Mexican boxer who is currently in decline. Mbilli argues that Alvarez, who lost to Terence Crawford 13 months ago, will struggle to handle the volume of punches he plans to deliver.

Event details and broadcast

The highly anticipated fight, titled Mexico versus the rest of the world, is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. It will be broadcast live on DAZN, with pay-per-view options available. The event is scheduled to begin around 9:30 PM French time (8:30 PM GMT) with the ring entrances.

Mbilli's surprise at Alvarez's decision

Mbilli expressed surprise that Alvarez agreed to fight him, noting that he was unsure if the Mexican boxer would accept a challenge from a dangerous opponent after his recent loss. Mbilli believes Alvarez made a mistake by accepting the fight and is determined to capitalize on it.

Mbilli's performance and punch volume

Mbilli, who has a record of 29–0–1 with 24 knockouts, recently faced Lester Martinez in a draw. He landed 787 punches, 273 of which hit their target in 10 rounds. This volume is more than double what Alvarez managed in his last two fights, according to CompuBox statistics.

Alvarez's punch accuracy and opponent selection

Alvarez, with a record of 63–3–2 and 39 knockouts, has shown declining accuracy in recent fights. He landed 99 of his 338 attempts against Terence Crawford and 55 of his 152 attempts in a less dramatic fight against William Scull in May 2025. Despite this, Alvarez continues to accept challenging opponents.

Mbilli's perspective on the fight timing

Mbilli believes the timing is ideal for his challenge, noting that Alvarez is not the same fighter he was five years ago. While respecting Alvarez as a person, Mbilli acknowledges the danger he poses. He feels he is currently at the top of his form and ready to take on the challenge.

Mbilli's approach to the fight

Mbilli has realized the importance of preparing thoroughly for the fight, emphasizing the need to work on his defense and be 100 percent ready. He acknowledges that his previous fight against Martinez was intense but not his best performance.

Mbilli's self-assessment and boxing style

Mbilli does not feel pressure and believes he has all the advantages to win. He describes himself as a spectacular boxer who imposes strong pressure and offers a real spectacle to fans. He is confident in his abilities and believes the best is yet to come in his career.