Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli: Undercard set to lose world title fight amid Saudi security fears
As missile and drone strikes continue to rain down on Saudi Arabia, Saturday's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli card is on the verge of losing a title fight.
The highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli WBC super middleweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is facing uncertainty due to undercard cancellations and safety concerns. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the undercard featuring Lindolfo Delgado and Artur Biyarslanov for the IBF super lightweight championship is expected to be canceled.
Biyarslanov arrived in Riyadh recently with Mbilli, while Delgado's participation remains uncertain. Delgado's trainer, Robert Garcia, has repeatedly expressed safety concerns about the event. The U.S. government advises against all non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia due to ongoing militant attacks by Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis.
Boxers arriving in Saudi Arabia did not fly directly to King Khalid International Airport but rather to an alternative airport, making a five-hour journey to Riyadh. DAZN is splitting its talent between on-site personnel in Riyadh and others at an off-site location due to safety concerns from its employees. Efforts are being made to keep Biyarslanov on the card against a replacement opponent, but the short notice and travel complications present significant challenges.
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