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Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has won 63 of his 68 professional bouts, claiming 39 victories by stoppage [Getty Images] Christian Mbilli and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez made weight for their world title bout in Riyadh just 24 hours after two ballistic missiles were intercepted over the Saudi Arabian capital. Mbilli, 31, was elevated to WBC super-middleweight champion in January and makes his first defence against Mexico's Alvarez, 36, on Saturday. Both fighters tipped the scales at 12st (76kg) before engaging in a tense but respectful face-off.

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