Turki Alalshikh has silenced the skeptics who have questioned the wisdom of holding Canelo Alvarez‘s comeback fight against WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli amid rising hostilities in the region. In a defiant response to the growing concern, Alalshikh revealed…
Turki Alalshikh stated that Canelo Alvarez reached out and insisted his fight against WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli will remain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31, 2026. Alalshikh announced the decision via social media despite widespread safety concerns and recent reported attacks in the region, including an incident at Riyadh Airport.
The fight is scheduled to take place at Kingdom Arena as part of a four-fight agreement between Alvarez and Riyadh Season. The event's full card features three additional title bouts, including appearances by Alan David Picasso and Reito Tsutsumi, even as critics and analysts questioned holding the event amid regional hostilities.
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