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Jaime Munguia, Rafael Espinoza join Canelo on ‘Mexico vs. World’ card

Three title fights will accompany Canelo Alvarez’s return to the ring versus new WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boxing financier Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:01 PM
Jaime Munguia, Rafael Espinoza join Canelo on ‘Mexico vs. World’ card
Key Things to Know
  • Jaime Munguia and Rafael Espinoza have been added to Canelo Alvarez's 'Mexico vs. World' fight card.
  • WBA super-middleweight champion Jaime Munguia will defend his title against unbeaten Russian Nikita Zon.
  • WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza will make his fifth defense against Lorenzo Parra.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jaime Munguia and Rafael Espinoza have joined Canelo Alvarez's upcoming fight card, titled "Mexico vs. Rest of the World." Munguia, the new WBA super-middleweight champion, is scheduled to make his first title defense against unbeaten Russian contender Nikita Zon. Meanwhile, featherweight champion Espinoza will put his WBO belt on the line against Venezuela's Lorenzo Parra.

The event also features a vacant IBF 140-pound title fight between top-ranked contender Lindolfo Delgado and Arthur Biyarslanov. The card marks Alvarez's return to the ring for his first bout since losing his undisputed super-middleweight crown to Terence Crawford.

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