The expected return of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to the ring remains a question mark in 2026. After his September 2025 loss to American Terence Crawford, the Mexican boxer’s immediate future remains without an official confirmed date.
That fight, held in Las Vegas, marked a key moment in the tapatío’s career. Crawford won by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113), in a fight that generated great expectations worldwide. The result represented a major blow for Canelo, who lost his super middleweight titles.
Physical recovery, the main obstacle
After that fight, Canelo Alvarez underwent elbow surgery, which has conditioned his return to the ring in 2026.
Currently, the Mexican is in the process of recovery, which explains the absence of a confirmed fight so far.
For Hispanic fans in the United States – one of boxing’s biggest markets – this means they will have to keep waiting to see one of the sport’s biggest names once again.
The fighter’s physical condition will be key to define not only the date of his return, but also the competitive level he will be able to show in his next fight.
Possible fight in September, but without official confirmation
Although the possibility of Canelo Alvarez’s return in September 2026 has been mentioned, there is no official confirmation about the opponent, venue or definitive date.
Among the names that have emerged as possible opponents is that of Christian Mbilli, current champion in the WBC super middleweight division.
However, any negotiation will depend both on the Mexican’s recovery and on external factors that may affect the organization of the fight.
For now, everything is still in the analysis phase and there are no concrete announcements.
Canelo lost his super middleweights titles
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The pressure of the fans and potential rivals
The anticipation around Canelo remains high.
After his defeat, many fans expect to see him face elite opponents such as Dmitry Bivol or David Benavidez again, fights that would generate great interest in the public.
However, choosing the next opponent will not be an easy decision.
Factors such as physical condition, sport strategy and competitive risks will play a determining role.
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