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Canelo Alvarez Confirms Riyadh Title Fight Will Proceed Despite Houthi Strikes
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Firstpost•12-10-2026, 12:47
Canelo Alvarez Confirms Riyadh Title Fight Will Proceed Despite Houthi Strikes
- •Saul Canelo Alvarez has confirmed he will proceed with his upcoming world title fight against Christian M'Billi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- •The confirmation follows a recent Houthi missile strike at King Khalid International Airport that resulted in casualties and raised security concerns.
- •Promoter Turki Al-Sheikh shared on social media that Alvarez reached out to express unwavering support and stated he fears nothing.
- •The high-stakes WBC super-middleweight title clash is scheduled to take place at The Venue in Riyadh on October 31, 2026.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, promoter Turki Al-Sheikh confirmed that Canelo Alvarez reached out to state he will still compete in his scheduled world title fight in Riyadh this October despite the recent attacks.
Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to face WBC super-middleweight champion Christian M'Billi on October 31, 2026, at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Canelo Alvarez's last fight took place in September 2025, when he suffered a defeat against American boxer Terence Crawford.
