Alvarez vs M’billi boxing match confirmed in Saudi Arabia amid recent attacks

The boxing match featuring Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Christian M’billi is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31, despite recent attacks on the country’s airports that have resulted in at least 14 fatalities. Saudi sports promoter Turki Al-Sheikh confirmed the fight will proceed, stating that Alvarez expressed his determination to compete regardless of the circumstances. The attacks, attributed to Yemen’s Houthis, included a projectile strike on King Khalid International Airport on Sunday that killed one person and injured 11. A previous strike on the same airport on Saturday resulted in 13 deaths and over 300 injuries, marking it as the deadliest attack on Saudi Arabia in over ten years. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for multiple strikes on Saudi airports. Alvarez, a former two-time undisputed super-middleweight champion, has not fought since his loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Al-Sheikh shared on social media that Alvarez assured him he would still fight in Riyadh, stating, "He fears nothing."