Christian Mbilli's promoter says he will travel to Riyadh as planned for the Oct. 31 WBC super middleweight fight with Canelo Alvarez, which both camps still plan to hold.
What we know
- Canelo Alvarez fights Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on Oct. 31 in Riyadh.
- Canelo and Mbilli have both said they will take part despite security concerns in Riyadh.
Reported, not confirmed
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A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid airport about ten days ago killed 13 people and wounded around 300; the Houthis claimed responsibility.
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Canelo has not won by knockout since stopping Caleb Plant in round 11 in 2021.
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Canelo Alvarez is set to try to become a super middleweight world champion again on Oct. 31 in Riyadh, facing Christian Mbilli for the WBC title, CroRing reports.
The card comes amid security concerns. CroRing says a missile attack on King Khalid international airport in Riyadh about ten days ago killed 13 people and wounded around 300, that Houthis claimed responsibility and said attacks would continue, and that several countries advise their citizens against travelling to Riyadh. The fight still appears set to go ahead. Canelo has said he does not want to withdraw, and Mbilli has also confirmed he will come.
Mbilli's promoter, Camille Estephan, said: "Christian will arrive in Riyadh as planned. I am sure the fight will take place." (translated) He added that Mbilli will dethrone Canelo and keep his belt.
Canelo lost last year to Crawford, lost his undisputed status and had elbow surgery, followed by a layoff of more than a year. CroRing notes analysts point out he has not won by knockout since stopping Caleb Plant in round 11 in 2021.
The card comes amid security concerns. CroRing says a missile attack on King Khalid international airport in Riyadh about ten days ago killed 13 people and wounded around 300, that Houthis claimed responsibility and said attacks would continue, and that several countries advise their citizens against travelling to Riyadh. The fight still appears set to go ahead. Canelo has said he does not want to withdraw, and Mbilli has also confirmed he will come.
Mbilli's promoter, Camille Estephan, said: "Christian will arrive in Riyadh as planned. I am sure the fight will take place." (translated) He added that Mbilli will dethrone Canelo and keep his belt.
Canelo lost last year to Crawford, lost his undisputed status and had elbow surgery, followed by a layoff of more than a year. CroRing notes analysts point out he has not won by knockout since stopping Caleb Plant in round 11 in 2021.
- Summary
- Christian Mbilli's promoter says he will travel to Riyadh as planned for the Oct. 31 WBC super middleweight fight with Canelo Alvarez, which both camps still plan to hold.
- Key points (one per line)
- Canelo Alvarez fights WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Oct. 31 in Riyadh
Mbilli's promoter Camille Estephan says the fighter will travel as planned and will dethrone Canelo
A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid airport about ten days ago killed 13 people, CroRing reports
Canelo has said he will not pull out
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- CroRing | https://croring.com/boks/mbilli-spreman-za-meksickog-velikana-stizemo-u-rijad-i-detronizirat-cemo-canela/
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