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Arthur Biyarslanov Lands In Saudi Arabia While Lindolfo Delgado Remains Stranded Stateside

Lindolfo Delgado’s chance at a world title could vanish from the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli card before either junior welterweight laces up the gloves. Arthur Biyarslanov Lands In Saudi Arabia While Lindolfo Delgado Remains Stranded Stateside @ Boxing News…

Boxing News 24

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Arthur Biyarslanov has arrived in Saudi Arabia, but opponent Lindolfo Delgado remains stranded in the United States.
The pair are scheduled to fight for the vacant IBF junior welterweight world title on October 31.
Reporter Dan Rafael noted that Delgado's team lacks flight itineraries and an insider said the bout will "probably not" happen.

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Arthur Biyarslanov has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of his scheduled October 31 vacant IBF title bout, while his opponent Lindolfo Delgado remains stranded in the United States without a flight itinerary. Biyarslanov arrived alongside promotional teammate Christian Mbilli, but Delgado's participation is in serious doubt as fight week begins.

According to reports from Dan Rafael, an insider indicated the matchup will "probably not" take place as Delgado and trainer Robert Garcia remain without travel plans. The ongoing logistical delay threatens to derail the junior welterweight world title clash scheduled on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli undercard.

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