Trainer expresses safety concerns for Alvarez's fight in Saudi Arabia

Boxing trainer Robert Garcia has voiced safety concerns regarding the Oct. 31 fight featuring Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate increased attacks by the Houthi militants, leading to widespread travel advisories and the cancellation of various events. Although Alvarez plans to go ahead with the fight against Christian Mbilli, Garcia highlighted potential dangers for those without secure travel arrangements. Oscar De La Hoya criticized the decision to proceed amid these risks. The fight's financier maintains that Alvarez is undeterred, while many other fighters remain apprehensive about traveling to a country experiencing missile strikes.

• 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'We're going to the f***ing airport that's being bombed': Top boxing trainer fears for safety at Canelo Alvarez's Saudi fight