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Canelo Álvarez ‘fears nothing’ and will fight in Riyadh despite deadly attacks, Al-Sheikh says

Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez remains undeterred by recent violence in Saudi Arabia, confirming his intention to defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh on October 31. The decision comes just weeks after a missile strike on the kingdom’s main international airport left at least 12 people dead and injured over 300, raising safety concerns ahead of the high-profile bout.

Álvarez, seeking redemption after his controversial loss to Jack Crawford earlier this year, has aligned with Saudi boxing officials to proceed with the fight despite the escalating instability. The clash will mark a pivotal moment in Álvarez’s career, with the unbeaten Mbilli adding another layer of pressure to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the event.

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