BetMGM Offers $1,500 First-Bet Protection for Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli Bout

BetMGM is providing a promotional offer for new users to cover their first bet up to $1,500 on the upcoming boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. The championship bout is scheduled for Saturday in Riyadh.

New customers can utilize the bonus code FOXNEWS when signing up. If their initial wager on the Canelo vs. Mbilli fight results in a loss, BetMGM will refund the stake in bonus bets. If the first bet is successful, the winnings will be paid out in cash.

This offer extends to various betting markets within the fight, including moneyline bets, method of victory, and round props. Bonus bets are typically credited to a user's account within 24 hours after the qualifying bet has settled.

Fight Details

The WBC super middleweight title will be on the line when Canelo Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) faces the undefeated champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs). This marks Alvarez's return as a challenger for the first time since his 2022 bout against Dmitry Bivol.

Both fighters will be coming off extended layoffs. The fight was initially slated for September 12 but was postponed due to a personal matter for Alvarez, resulting in a seven-week delay. This means both athletes will have been inactive for over 13 months by the time they enter the ring.

Alvarez, at 36, is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Terence Crawford in his last fight. With 28 major title fights in his career and a record of 25-3 in those bouts, Alvarez brings significant experience. Mbilli, on the other hand, has not competed on a stage of this magnitude before.

Mbilli, who holds an advantage in size with greater height and reach, is known as a pressure fighter with considerable power. However, his most recent bout ended in a split draw against Lester Martinez on the undercard of the Canelo-Crawford event. A victory over Alvarez could establish Mbilli as the dominant figure in the super middleweight division.

Odds for the fight are subject to change. As of the latest available information, Canelo Alvarez is listed at -330 on the moneyline, with odds of -135 for a win by decision and -135 for a win by KO/TKO/DQ. Christian Mbilli is the underdog at +250 on the moneyline, with odds of +450 for a win by decision and +750 for a win by KO/TKO/DQ. The total rounds line is set at 10.5, with Over at -475 and Under at +300.