Canelo Alvarez will stage his return to professional boxing this weekend as he attempts to reestablish himself as the top dog in the stacked super-middleweight division.
The Mexican superstar hasn't fought since being beaten by American star Terence Crawford last September, when the American produced a clinical display to secure a dominant unanimous decision victory.
Defeat for Canelo saw him relinquished of his WBC, WBO and IBF belts, although he now has the opportunity to recapture one of those in the Middle East.
The fabled green and gold 168lbs strap will be the reward for the former pound-for-pound king should he become the first fighter to beat Frenchman Christian Mbilli on Saturday night.
The current WBC ruler is preparing to make the maiden defence of his world title after being upgraded from 'interim' title-holder status to full champion earlier this year following Crawford's decision to hang up his gloves.
The bout will top a stacked bill of action in Riyadh, and will see both men, especially Canelo, handsomely rewarded.
How much money will Canelo earn for fighting Christian Mbilli?
According to reports online, Canelo Alvarez is expected to pick up around $47 million for the fight.
The bumper pay cheque equates to around £35 million and excludes any money generated through PPV sales or personal sponsorship and endorsement deals.
Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Fight Purse
While official figures have not been publicly disclosed by the promoter, unofficial reports suggest that the fight purse for Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli totals around £50 million, with the Mexican earning the lion's share given his multi-million dollar four-fight agreement with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season.
What is Canelo's net worth?
According to Forbes, Canelo Alvarez boasts a personal net worth of around £550 million.
The four-weight world champion has amassed his fortune through lucrative fight nights, with his current agreement with Saudi Arabian boxing bank-roller Alalshikh understood to be worth £300 million.
