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Riyadh

3 stories covering Riyadh — news, results and analysis.

Canelo Alvarez squares up ahead of his WBC super middleweight title fight in Riyadh
Boxing

Canelo Chases Redemption vs Unbeaten Mbilli for WBC Belt in Riyadh

Fresh off his first loss since 2022, Canelo (63-3-2) meets 29-0-1 Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Oct 31, 2026

Canelo Alvarez in the ring during a super-middleweight title fight
Boxing

Hamzah Sheeraz Wants Canelo Next — If the Mexican Beats Mbilli First

The unbeaten WBO champ (23-0-1, 19 KO) is angling for a super-middleweight superfight, but Canelo has to clear Christian Mbilli on Halloween first.

Sep 15, 2026

Canelo Alvarez during a public workout ahead of his super-middleweight title challenge
Boxing

Christian Mbilli Shrugs Off Canelo Delay Ahead of October 31 Riyadh Clash

The WBC champ says a six-week postponement means nothing after years of chasing Canelo. Both men will hit a year of inactivity by fight night.

Sep 5, 2026