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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to return in September world title fight in Saudi Arabia

January 16, 2026

Story byDarshan DesaiUncrownedThu, January 15, 2026 at 11:51 PM UTC·2 min readSaul "Canelo" Alvarez will look to become a two-time super middleweight champion in September. Saudi Arabian fight financier Turki Alalshikh confirmed Thursday the former undisputed champion would return to the ring Sep. 12 in Saudi Arabia against an opponent to be determined. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough Alalshikh didn't name Alvarez's foe, he said Canelo would headline a Mexico vs. the World card in a world title fight.“Wait for us in September," Alalshikh said.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to return in September world title fight in Saudi Arabia

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"The 12th of September, a big, big, big fight.
And this will be the first card for Canelo Promotions.
It will be named ‘Mexico Against the World.’ All the fighters from the team of Canelo against the world.
And the champion [Alvarez] in the main event [for] a world title, and it will be a surprise in Saudi Arabia.”Canelo Alvarez has the tape cut off his glove after losing his undisputed super middleweight title fight against Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium on Sept.
13, 2025, in Las Vegas.

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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to return in September world title fight in Saudi Arabia

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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez to return in September world title fight in Saudi Arabia

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