VAST VIEW Canelo Alvarez Presses Ahead With Massive Saudi Payday Despite Deadly Attacks Rocking The Kingdom
While deadly attacks have forced the cancellation of other major sporting events in Saudi Arabia, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez is still set to collect one of the richest paydays of his career there.
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Canelo Alvarez is moving forward with a lucrative fight in Saudi Arabia even as deadly attacks have shaken the kingdom, according to Yahoo Sports. The violence has already prompted organizers to cancel other high profile sporting events planned for the region.
Despite the unrest, Alvarez appears committed to cashing in on what is described as one of the biggest paydays of his boxing career. The report notes his fight is tied to a matchup involving Christian Mbilli as part of the broader push by Saudi Arabia to host major global sporting events.
The decision to continue staging the bout highlights the tension between the financial incentives drawing top athletes to Saudi Arabia and the security concerns now facing the kingdom, as other promoters and event organizers pull back amid the ongoing danger.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
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