Alvarez willing to fight in Riyadh despite airport attacks, Saudi official says

Canelo Álvarez will go ahead with his Oct. 31 title fight in Riyadh, Saudi official Turki al-Sheikh said Sunday. The statement came after deadly strikes on the Saudi capital's main airport.

• 12 people killed and more than 300 wounded in Saturday's airport strike.
• A second projectile hit a King Khalid airport terminal Sunday.
• Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities.
• Several international airlines have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia.

Why it matters: Saudi Arabia has spent heavily to become a hub for global sport and business. The strikes raise safety questions for those events.

• The kingdom's sports push has drawn scrutiny over its human rights record.
• The US government urged Americans to avoid the airport and nearby area.

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What’s next: Álvarez, 63-3-2, faces unbeaten Mbilli, 29-0, in his first fight since losing to Terence Crawford.

• Trump said he is considering action against the Houthis and will speak with Mohammed bin Salman.
• Will the airport reopen and airlines resume flights before Oct. 31?
• Has Álvarez or his team confirmed the commitment al-Sheikh described?