Canelo Alvarez Faces William Scull May 3 in Riyadh

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles against unbeaten Cuban fighter William Scull, who holds the IBF belt, in a unification bout on May 3, 2025, at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, part of Riyadh Season, will be broadcast live worldwide via DAZN Pay-Per-View, with main event ring walks expected in the evening local time. Both fighters have expressed confidence ahead of the matchup, with Canelo acknowledging Scull’s danger as an unknown but skilled opponent, while Scull remains determined to claim victory. The fight is set for 12 rounds at 168 pounds and headlines a card titled “Fatal Fury,” featuring notable undercard bouts. Canelo, one of boxing’s most prominent athletes, stands to earn a significant purse and, if victorious, could set up a superfight with Terence Crawford later in the year. The clash is highly anticipated as it will either reinforce Canelo’s dominance or mark a major upset if Scull prevails.