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Turki Welcomes Canelo, Then Warns ‘May God Protect Riyadh’

Turki Alalshikh has welcomed Canelo Alvarez and Oleksandr Usyk to Riyadh while sharing an emergency warning about potential danger in the Saudi capital, praying for the safety of everyone in the city as missile attacks continue. “May God protect Riyadh…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:16 PM
Turki Welcomes Canelo, Then Warns ‘May God Protect Riyadh’
Key Things to Know
  • Turki Alalshikh shared emergency warnings and safety prayers while welcoming Canelo Alvarez to Riyadh for his upcoming fight.
  • Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to defend his WBC super middleweight title against Christian Mbilli on October 31.
  • A Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting a ballistic missile fired toward Riyadh on October 26.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Riyadh Season chief Turki Alalshikh welcomed Canelo Alvarez and Oleksandr Usyk to Riyadh while sharing an emergency civil defense alert praying for the city's safety amid missile threats. Alvarez is scheduled to face Christian Mbilli in a WBC super middleweight title bout on October 31 despite escalating security tensions in Saudi Arabia.

Author Phil Jay and World Boxing News argue the event should be relocated due to safety risks. Recent security incidents include an intercepted ballistic missile on October 26, travel warnings from the U.S. State Department, and boxer Lindolfo Delgado withdrawing from his undercard bout over safety concerns.

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