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Canelo Álvarez and fighters arrive in Riyadh ahead of October 31 card

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:13 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Canelo Álvarez and fighters arrive in Riyadh ahead of October 31 card
Summary

Fighters for the 'Mexico vs the World' card have started arriving in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in preparation for the event set for October 31. Headlining the card is Canelo Álvarez, who will face WBC World Super Middleweight champion Christian Mbilli. Despite ongoing security concerns in the region, Álvarez has expressed excitement about fighting in Riyadh. The fight week begins on October 28 with scheduled events. However, the title bout between Arthur Biyarslanov and Lindolfo Delgado has been canceled due to travel issues on Delgado's part.

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  • •Canelo Álvarez's fight is scheduled for October 31.
  • •Christian Mbilli defends his WBC title against Álvarez.
  • •Canelo arrived alongside other fighters, including Oleksandr Usyk.
  • •Biyarslanov vs. Delgado fight removed from card due to travel issues.
  • •Fight week events commence on October 28.
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  • 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — Canelo Álvarez Arrives in Riyadh; Mexico vs The World Card Proceeds
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Fighters are arriving in Saudi Arabia with plans for the October 31 card to take place as scheduled.

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