Canelo vs Mbilli mid-Sept Riyadh pushed to late October; Bivol-Benavidez official; Benavidez begins cruiserweight camp for Opetaia; Bob Arum calls Canelo 'finished'
Key Questions
When is Canelo vs Mbilli now scheduled?
The fight has been pushed from mid-September in Riyadh to late October.
What did Bob Arum say about Canelo?
Arum called Canelo finished, citing the 108 rounds he has fought in his last nine bouts.
What is David Benavidez preparing for?
Benavidez is starting a brutal cruiserweight training camp ahead of a fight with Jai Opetaia.
Canelo-Mbilli fight pushed to late October; Bob Arum calls Canelo 'finished' citing mileage (108 rounds in last nine fights). Bivol-Benavidez confirmed undisputed 175. Benavidez begins brutal training camp for cruiserweight fight against Jai Opetaia. In light heavyweight, Ben Whittaker likely to pass on IBF eliminator, per Hearn, signaling a strategic path toward bigger fights in 2027.
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Updated Jul 17, 2026