Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks

Canelo Alvarez will fight WBC super-middleweight champion Christian M'billi in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31, 2026, despite Houthi attacks on the country's airports that have killed at least 14 people in two days. Saudi sports promoter Turki Al-Sheikh confirmed the bout will proceed as scheduled, after Alvarez stated he 'fears nothing' and will compete regardless of the security situation. The fight is a world title bout between the Mexican boxing star and M'billi.