Deadly missile attacks have shuttered Riyadh's main airport and forced other major sporting events to change course. But with an estimated $50 million at stake, Canelo's Oct. 31 showdown with Christian Mbilli isn't budging — raising increasingly urgent questions.
Alan Dawson writes that Canelo Alvarez's upcoming boxing match in Saudi Arabia remains scheduled despite recent missile attacks across Riyadh. Organizers, including Turki Alalshikh, face mounting scrutiny and calls to prioritize safety over lucrative payouts as regional conflict escalates.
The piece highlights growing security concerns throughout the kingdom, where multiple major international sporting events have already been postponed or reconsidered. While other organizations evaluate backup plans, Alvarez's multi-million dollar fight continues moving forward under controversial circumstances.
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