Fight Week Hits Riyadh While Milwaukee Celebrates Its First Crown
Fight week is in full swing in Riyadh, where Canelo Alvarez and undefeated Christian Mbilli are set to meet Saturday night for the WBC super-middleweight title. Both fighters have made their grand arrivals, with press conferences running through Thursday and the weigh-in scheduled for Friday. According to DAZN and British Boxing News, a travel complication canceled one undercard bout, while a featherweight title defense got a replacement opponent. Saturday’s “Mexico vs. The World” pay-per-view coverage begins in the afternoon.
The ring isn’t the only place making sports history. On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Five to claim the first World Series championship in franchise history, according to the Associated Press and MLB.com. Milwaukee’s young starting ace kept the Rays scoreless through five and two-thirds innings, and catcher William Contreras was named series MVP. The win has also sparked talk of a championship parade.
On the NBA court, Portland stayed unbeaten by outlasting the Los Angeles Lakers in a shootout, while the Knicks earned their first win of the season by handing the previously unbeaten Pistons their first loss. The Associated Press, NBA.com and the Washington Post reported the results.
For fans following along, Friday brings the weigh-in; Saturday night brings the title fight. In Milwaukee, residents can keep an ear out for parade plans as the city celebrates its long-awaited crown. Find more coverage in Brownstone Worldwide’s sports section.
Which moment are you following most closely: the Riyadh fight, Milwaukee’s celebration or the latest NBA shake-up?
