Round-by-Round: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli | PPV - 31 October 2026

[Heldenjaeger]

Chris Mannix (Canelo hater) picks Mbilli by decision. Big surprise...

[handsofstone]

I’m surprised so many people have the African winning against Canelo. I think Alvarez’s experience will tell though Mbilli is in great shape

Canelo is a huge betting favorite, I think some fans just get carried away by hate when it comes to Canelo.

Its all about timing, Mbilli might be too fresh, Canelo has never been one to waste shots but his output these days is minimal, if Mbilli works hard I fancy him

[Kilburn]

I’ve no hatred for Canelo, I was glad he beat Golovkin.

Mbilli is a handful at this stage though surely?

[JamesPhilips]

I’m surprised so many people have the African winning against Canelo. I think Alvarez’s experience will tell though Mbilli is in great shape

Canelo is a huge betting favorite, I think some fans just get carried away by hate when it comes to Canelo.

Its all about timing, Mbilli might be too fresh, Canelo has never been one to waste shots but his output these days is minimal, if Mbilli works hard I fancy him

Yeah but I can’t see the judges giving him a decision if it’s vaguely close

[Heldenjaeger]

Its all about timing, Mbilli might be too fresh, Canelo has never been one to waste shots but his output these days is minimal, if Mbilli works hard I fancy him

Canelo outlanded Crawford in 10 out of 12 rounds with power punches, he just doesn't throw his jab a lot. Canelo also threw more power punches than Crawford in 10 rounds, Crawford only threw more than Canelo in one round.

[Kilburn]

Canelo looking pretty sharp in the opener, Mbilli a tad crude but things just warming up.

[Heldenjaeger]

10–9 to Canelo after round 1, close. Mbilli is nervous and got hit with two hard jabs which surprised him. Mbilli also landed two low blows.

[JamesPhilips]

Its all about timing, Mbilli might be too fresh, Canelo has never been one to waste shots but his output these days is minimal, if Mbilli works hard I fancy him

Canelo outlanded Crawford in 10 out of 12 rounds with power punches, he just doesn't throw his jab a lot. Canelo also threw more power punches than Crawford in 10 rounds, Crawford only threw more than Canelo in one round.

Interesting data

[Heldenjaeger]

Commentators just claimed Canelo got a close decision over Derevyanchenko. They never fought.

[Heldenjaeger]

19-19, Canelo with good defence but Mbilli throws more. Close again.

[Kilburn]

Canelo apparently suffering no loss of appetite for the game judging by the first 2 rounds. Looks good.

Second half could be interesting.

[Heldenjaeger]

29–28 to Mbilli after 3. Most is missing but Canelo gave him a few free hits to the body.

[JamesPhilips]

Canelo fights are rarely exciting. He’s just so patient and careful

[Kilburn]

Canelo fights are rarely exciting. He’s just so patient and careful

And very robust.

[Heldenjaeger]

38–38, Mbilli already looks tired. He tries to move more than usual, don't think that's a good idea.

[JamesPhilips]

Canelo fights are rarely exciting. He’s just so patient and careful

And very robust.

Right. He’s strong and has a great chin. But just doesn’t seem to take risks. Unlike the top guys in the 80s like Leonard, Hearns, Hagler, Duran, Tyson, Benitez, Curry, McCallum etc

[Glass Joe]

Like when they say turki is such a canelo fan

Hes literally not watching the fight and yapping to his mate next to him

[handsofstone]

Mbilli not landing much at all, hes getting old man'd

[Heldenjaeger]

48–47 Canelo, good work to the body.

[JamesPhilips]

Like when they say turki is such a canelo fan

Hes literally not watching the fight and yapping to his mate next to him

Probably getting his mate to order a couple of Russian brasses so he can porta potty them

[JamesPhilips]

Another boring Canelo fight

[Heldenjaeger]

58–56 Canelo, starting to rock Mbilli's head back.

[golden_labrador]

interesting punch Mbilli trying there, like hammering a nail or whacking a mole

[Eolaithe]

DAZN’s Sergio Mora is a terrible commentator that doesn’t know how to score fights.

[Heldenjaeger]

68–65 Canelo, looking like target practise in round 7.