Canelo Álvarez ‘fears nothing’ and will fight in Riyadh despite deadly attacks, Al-Sheikh says
Álvarez vows to fight in Riyadh despite deadly strikes
TL;DR
- Canelo Álvarez will proceed with his world title fight in Riyadh on October 31.
- Saudi official Turki al-Sheikh confirmed Álvarez's commitment to the bout.
- The fight is scheduled despite recent deadly attacks on Saudi airports and infrastructure.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on Saudi territory.
- The attacks have led to flight suspensions and warnings to travelers.
- Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in sports and entertainment, which are now threatened by the security situation.
- Álvarez previously fought in Riyadh in May 2025 and lost to Terence Crawford in September 2025.
- Álvarez has been preparing for his comeback on Spain's Mediterranean coast.
- His opponent will be the unbeaten Christian Mbilli for the WBC super-middleweight title.