Turki Aalshikh has thanked Saul Alvarez for his support.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was attacked on October 10 and 11. According to Reuters, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the first strike.
Turki Aalshikh praises Canelo Alvarez’s support
Alvarez will challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on October 31 at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alalshikh said “Canelo” contacted him to confirm that he still intended to fight despite the attacks. He described Alvarez’s support during the crisis as a sign of friendship.
“Canelo contacted me and told me that he will still fight in Riyadh this October no matter what,” Aalshikh wrote on X. “He is not afraid of anything. My country is home to two holy mosques, a land of peace, security, rich civilization, deep history and good-hearted people. Thank you to everyone who signed up and showed true friends. Hard times showed.”
Canelo reached out to me and told me he’s still fighting in October in Riyadh no matter what. He is not afraid of anything. My country is home to two holy mosques, a land of peace, security, rich civilization, deep history and kind-hearted people. Thanks to everyone who registered and showed their support. Hard times reveal true friends.🙏🏻❤️🥊
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh)
October 11, 2026
