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Canelo Alvarez prepares for fight amid tensions in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Canelo Alvarez prepares for fight amid tensions in Saudi Arabia

Summary

Canelo Alvarez is set to fight Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite ongoing missile and drone attacks in the region, which have led to the cancellation of several significant sporting events, Alvarez's match continues as planned. Alvarez aims to secure a substantial payday while contemplating his legacy, as he approaches the end of his boxing career. Following this bout, he hopes to fight again in February. The match has generated considerable attention given current events surrounding the safety of visitors in Saudi Arabia.

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By the Numbers

•Alvarez fights Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh on Saturday.
•Major sporting events in Saudi Arabia have been canceled due to security concerns.
•Alvarez aims to box again in February after this match.
•The U.S. State Department has advised caution for visitors to Saudi Arabia.
•Alvarez has not fought since losing to Terence Crawford 13 months ago.

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Canelo Alvarez, a kingdom under attack and the price of boxing's biggest payday

What they're saying

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As deadly attacks shake Saudi Arabia, Alvarez is pressing ahead with another enormous payday while other major sporting events in the region have been canceled. But with his career winding down, the question is no longer how much he can earn — it's how he wants to be remembered.
— Yahoo Sportsby Elliot Worsell

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