A Title Fight Looms in Riyadh While the Cavs Steal One Back in Overtime
A light-heavyweight elimination bout headlined Tuesday’s card in London, but the boxing world is already looking toward Riyadh. Canelo Alvarez meets super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli on Saturday in a title fight topping the “Mexico vs. The World” card. The undercard features additional championship bouts, though a vacant junior-welterweight title fight was pulled after Lindolfo Delgado withdrew, according to Bad Left Hook. ESPN’s fight-week guide lists the event for Saturday night on pay-per-view.
That’s a deep card for fans who like more than one main event, and a reminder to check the latest lineup before making plans. The vacant title bout’s withdrawal is a notable change from earlier announcements.
On the NBA floor, Cleveland rallied from fifteen down to beat previously unbeaten Minnesota, one hundred twenty-seven to one hundred twenty-five, in overtime. Anthony Edwards poured in forty-seven points in the loss. The Associated Press and Deadspin detail the comeback. Oklahoma City and Houston also stayed perfect, while tonight’s four-game slate includes Sacramento at San Antonio.
One college-football note: Oregon quarterback Dante Moore is expected to miss the rest of the season with a concussion, according to a Reuters sports summary.
For the week ahead, Saturday night in Riyadh is the fight to plan around. What are you most eager to watch: the Canelo-Mbilli main event, the undercard, or another matchup? Share your pick with your neighbors.
