Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez returns to the ring before retiring permanently from professional boxing and ending his career on a high note. His opponent will be Christian Mbilli, a French fighter with Cameroonian roots, who will not make things easy for his Mexican opponent in the upcoming fight.

It is a powerful opponent, who has experience in the ring, so it will not be an easy or routine fight for Canelo Álvarez, who knows he is in the final stretch of his career. This bout has generated a lot of expectations in Mexico and among the elite of international boxing.

That is why below on MARCA MX we will tell you more about Christian Mbilli, such as his nickname, his record, and his fighting style, since this fighter will look to defeat Canelo Álvarez in his return to boxing.

Who is Christian Mbilli?

Christian Mbilli is a French boxer born on April 26, 1995, who competes in the super middleweight division and has significant achievements in his career, although his name has gained prominence since he agreed to be Canelo Álvarez's next opponent.

Nicknamed The Panther or The Killer Panther, Mbilli will look to hand the Mexican another defeat in his career, which would tarnish Canelo Álvarez's retirement and put to rest the rumors that the Mexican would choose favorable opponents for the final stage of his career as a professional boxer.

This French fighter comes into his fight against Canelo Álvarez undefeated, with a record of 29 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, along with a high knockout rate of around 80%, so on paper, he could be the favorite in this fight.

Before turning professional, he represented France at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the middleweight division, reaching the quarterfinals. He later began his career with fights in Canada.

In fact, in January of this year he was named World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight world champion.

His fighting style can be defined as that of a boxer who likes to pressure his opponent and an aggressive slugger. His strategy in the ring does not focus on tactical subtlety or footwork, but rather on physically and mentally overwhelming his rivals through sheer endurance and a high volume of punches.

When is the Canelo Álvarez vs Christian Mbilli fight?

The Canelo Álvarez vs Christian Mbilli fight is scheduled for next Saturday, October 31, right on Halloween night.

This fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and there is great anticipation to see Canelo Álvarez's return.