Canelo Alvarez 'fears nothing' and will fight in Riyadh despite security concerns
Boxing legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is set to defy security concerns and go ahead with his bout against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, according to organiser Turki Alalshikh. Alvarez is slated to face Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in the Saudi capital on October 31, but the event has been thrown into doubt after several days of deadly strikes on the city. One person was killed and 11…
Boxing champion Saul Canelo Alvarez is planning to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh on October 31, despite security concerns. Organiser Turki Alalshikh confirmed that the event would proceed as scheduled, as Canelo expressed his willingness to fight in the Saudi capital regardless of the ongoing attacks.
The Riyadh attacks have resulted in multiple casualties, but Alalshikh emphasized that Alvarez "fears nothing." The Saudi Pro League postponed a match between Abha and Al Faisaly, while the Asian Champions League match between Al Nassr and Neftchi Fergana remains uncertain. The boxing event, dubbed "Mexico vs the Rest of the World," will take place at Kingdom Arena and features Alvarez's attempt to reclaim a world title.
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