Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, one of the most famous and highest-paid athletes, will face unbeaten Cuban challenger William Scull in a blockbuster fight to determine the undisputed super middleweight champion. As a part of his deal with Riyadh Season, Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull fight will take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time in Canelo’s career. He also has a chance to win back his IBF belt.
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
Canelo Alvarez At A Glance:
Canelo is a famous boxer from Mexico. He started fighting at age 15 in 2005 and turned professional in 2010. Now 34, he is one of the best boxers in the world, with a net worth of $275 million.
Canelo has fought in different weight classes and won titles in four of them. He is 1.75 meters tall and has beaten many top fighters in his 15-year career.
Right now, he holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight belts. In his last fight (September 2024), he won against Edgar Berlanga. Read More About Canelo Alvarez in Wikipedia.
William Scull At A Glance:
William Scull, born in Matanzas, Cuba, is an undefeated super middleweight champion. The 32-year-old turned pro at 24 and claimed the IBF title in 2024 after Alvarez vacated it. With a 73-inch reach and an orthodox stance, Scull is a formidable opponent. His most recent victory came in October 2024 against Vladimir Shishkin, earning him the vacant IBF super middleweight belt. Read More About William Scull in Wikipedia.
Fight Records: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
| Canelo Alvarez | William Scull |
| Fights: 66 | Fights: 23 |
| Wins: 62 | Wins: 23 |
| Wins by KO: 39 | Wins by KO: 9 |
| Losses: 2 | Losses: 0 |
| Draws: 2 | Draws: 0 |
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull Fight Details:
When is the fight?
The Canelo vs Scull fight is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Where is it taking place?
The bout will be held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What time does it start?
Prelims and undercard fights begin at 18:00 GMT.
Main event ring walks are expected around 22:00 GMT.
How Much Will Canelo Earn?
According to Marca, Canelo is expected to earn $80 million from this fight. The exact purse is not officially announced.
How to watch and stream:
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN via pay-per-view (PPV) for $59.99. A bundle package, including the Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero fight (with Devin Haney on the undercard) on May 2 in New York City, is available for $90. A DAZN subscription is required, with pricing options including:
$19.99/month (12-month contract)
$224.99/year (upfront)
$29.99/month (flexible)
All plans offer a 7-day free trial and are accessible on devices like Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple tvOS, Chromecast, and smart TVs. To be fair it’s pretty reasonably priced considering the enormity of this boxing bout, and if you buy from DAZN you get a 7-day free trial included in the price. Just remember to cancel before the 7 days are up else you will be charged for a monthly subscription.
Who’s Fighting on the Undercard?
The event is called “Fatal Fury” and features several exciting fights:
Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace (rematch – super middleweight)
Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba (heavyweight)
Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan (cruiserweight)
Marco Verde vs Michel Polina (light middleweight – Verde’s debut)
Brayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero (middleweight)
This clash between Alvarez’s experience and Scull’s unbeaten record promises an electrifying night of boxing. This will be a big night for boxing fans! 🥊