Mbilli's conviction to outlast Alvarez comes from a narrative that the aging superstar won't be able to handle his high-volume offense, especially after losing to Terence Crawford 13 months ago.

Mbilli's crystal ball will have a chance to prove itself during a "Mexico vs. The World" event that DAZN will offer to subscribers of its Ultimate plan and on pay-per-view. Ring walks are estimated to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. GMT.

"I'm a little bit [shocked Alvarez took the fight]," Mbilli told The Ring, "because I was not sure that after he lost that he was going to take on a dangerous fighter like me.

"Of course he made a mistake, and I'm going to make him pay … Nobody can take my pressure."

Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) was featured on the Alvarez-Crawford undercard and fought to a spirited split draw against Lester Martinez. The 31-year-old showcased his penchant for pressure by throwing 787 punches and connecting with 273 in 10 rounds — more than double the volume from Alvarez's last two fights across 24 rounds, per CompuBox.

Alvarez landed 99 of 338 against Crawford and 55 of 152 during a dull dance-and-decision win against William Scull in May 2025.

While Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) appears to be picking and choosing his shots, the same can't be said for his approach to picking opponents, because the superstar is still taking on all comers at 36.

"We have been waiting for Canelo for many years," Mbilli said. "I think it's perfect timing for me because it's not the same Canelo from five years ago. I respect him. He's a very good man. He's a humble man. He's not like people who make a lot of trash talk. But he's still very dangerous, and I think I am in my prime right now. It's a good time for me to have this challenge.

"I have learned that I have to take a little bit more of my time, and to work more on my defense, too. I learned that I have to be 100 percent ready to make a great fight. Martinez was a great fight, but I was not 100 percent."

Mbilli, born in Cameroon, raised in France and fighting out of Canada, is relishing his role as an under-the-radar champion and a live underdog against the generational great.

"I have no pressure. I have nothing to prove. I think I have all that it takes to win, and that's the key," Mbilli said. "I'm a spectacular boxer. I put a lot of pressure, and I bring a big show for boxing fans.

"I have all of the abilities to win this fight. I have to be me, and I will win this fight. The best is yet to come."