Canelo Alvarez officially has his next destination even if his opponent remains a mystery. Alvarez and Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday that the Mexican superstar will return to the ring on September 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Alvarez’s first appearance in the Middle East. The announcement was made via a video posted to The Ring’s social media channels. While no opponent has been finalized, the event already carries major significance.
“The 12th of September, a big, big, big fight,” Alalshikh said. “This will be the first card for Canelo Promotions. It will be named ‘Mexico Against the World.