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Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil
Christian Mbilli and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez make weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles are intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital.
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The NationalEN
‘I love to be in Riyadh’: Canelo Alvarez rejects security fears and retirement talk
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will attempt to roll back the years and dethrone WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli against a backdrop of security concerns in Riyadh. Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday for the first time in 13 months, having not fought since losing his undisputed 168lb crown to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Despite boasting a
ESPNEN
Canelo vs. Mbilli: 15 numbers to know before Saturday's title fight
What the numbers tell us about Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli ahead of their WBC super middleweight title fight.
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