Canelo Alvarez Set to Face Undefeated William Scull in Riyadh Showdown
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring Saturday night, poised to reclaim his status as two-time undisputed Super Middleweight Champion. The bout against the undefeated William Scull will headline an electrifying card at the ANB Arena. Fans can catch all the action starting at 6:45 p.m. ET on DAZN Pay-Per-View, with ringwalks for the main event anticipated around 11 p.m. ET. The full fight card is available for $59.99.
Alvarez, one of boxing’s most celebrated figures, enters the fight with a remarkable record of 64 professional bouts since turning pro in 2005. After experiencing a setback against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013, he has bounced back impressively, winning five consecutive title defenses following his second loss, which came against Dmitry Bivol in May 2022.
Canelo is a heavy favorite, listed at -3000, as he faces Scull, a promising 32-year-old Cuban fighter with an unblemished record of 23-0-0. Scull aims to pull off a significant upset, having recently secured the IBF World Super Middleweight Title after defeating Vladimir Shishkin last October.
The main card features an exciting lineup, including a co-main event clash between Bruno Surace and Jaim Munguia, as well as heavyweight action with Martin Bakole taking on Efe Ajagba. Other notable matches include a WBC World Cruiserweight Title fight featuring Badou Jack and upcoming talent on display in three preliminary fights.
As anticipation builds for this high-stakes battle, boxing enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for a night of thrilling competition. Don’t miss the chance to witness this landmark fight, where history could unfold once again for Canelo Alvarez.
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