# Alvarez-M’billi boxing match to proceed in Saudi Arabia despite attacks

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 07:40 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/12/alvarez-vs-mbilli-boxing-bout-to-go-ahead-in-saudi-arabia-despite-attacks?traffic_source=rss

> Saudi sports promoter Turki Al-Sheikh says the world-title bout between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian M’billi will take place in Riyadh on October 31 despite attacks on Saudi airports. Alvarez told Al-Sheikh he “fears nothing” and will fight regardless of what happens.