Mbilli loses to Alvarez in Riyadh

WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli lost to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez by unanimous decision on Saturday in Riyadh, with the judges scoring the fight 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110 in favor of Alvarez.

Mbilli questions the judges' decision

Mbilli expressed confusion over the outcome, stating he did not understand how he could have lost so decisively in a fight in which he felt he responded adequately. He said he was "very satisfied with his performance and this fight," and claimed he had proven the naysayers wrong, as many had expected him to be knocked out.

Mbilli claims he outperformed Alvarez

He noted that he felt pain only once during the fight and believed he had landed more punches, more jabs, and more volume than Alvarez. However, he questioned the judges' decisions, suggesting that some may not have been present at the fight. He reviewed the footage and claimed Alvarez may have won only one or two rounds.

Mbilli doubts Alvarez's influence on judges

Mbilli stated he felt Alvarez was "more in control" at the end of the match and expressed doubts about the influence Alvarez might have had on the judges. He said he believed he would be considered the champion if the scores were different, adding that if Alvarez had won, it would not bother him, but the specific scores given were not possible. Mbilli has expressed motivation to reclaim the world title in case of a rematch.