Mexican boxing star Canelo Álvarez says his WBC super-middleweight title fight against Christian M’Billi will go ahead in Riyadh on 31 October despite recent attacks in Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera reports Álvarez tells Saudi boxing power broker Turki Al-Sheikh that he “fears nothing,” and plans to proceed with the bout “no matter what.”
Several outlets tie the decision to the broader security context following an attack on Riyadh’s main international airport that kills at least 12 people and injures hundreds, with figures varying by source. The Guardian and Al Jazeera both cite Al-Sheikh’s statements that the fight will continue. The Athletic, citing sources, also reports Álvarez remains scheduled to fight M’Billi on the date in Riyadh, framing it as a decision to maintain the event despite the attacks and ongoing concerns.
