Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli officially official for October 31, but red flags remain
Turki Alalshikh claims everything’s set for the Halloween showdown, but is it really?
Canelo Alvarez's WBC super middleweight title fight against Christian Mbilli has been officially announced for October 31 at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, there are several red flags that may impact the event. Firstly, VADA has not been paid or contacted for drug testing, which is a crucial aspect of any professional boxing match.
Additionally, the undercard of "Mexico vs the World" has not been confirmed, as neither Lindolfo Delgado nor Rafael Espinoza has been offered a contract. The most significant concern, however, is the ongoing war in Iran, which has led the U.S. to advise travelers to reconsider visiting Saudi Arabia due to the risk of drone and missile attacks.
With a month until the fight, the combination of these issues may ultimately jeopardize the highly anticipated bout.
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