Canelo Álvarez Regains WBC Title in Riyadh After Defeating Mbilli
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Mexican boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez has regained the World Boxing Council (WBC) title in the super middleweight division after defeating Frenchman Christian Mbilli. The fight took place in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Canelo is one of the most famous boxers in the world, and he returned to contest the title after losing it a year ago. This victory is therefore very important in his sporting career, as it restores his standing among the champions of this division.
The fight also confirmed Riyadh's position as a city that hosts major sporting events. In recent years, Saudi Arabia has continued to organize boxing matches and international sporting events, attracting a wide audience from within the kingdom and beyond.
In conclusion, this title represents an important return for Canelo to the top of his weight class. Boxing fans in Saudi Arabia and around the world followed this matchup with great interest.
Sources: آخر خبر
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