Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is gearing up for a big fight in Saudi Arabia. The Mexican boxing star will face William Scull on May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, aiming to become the undisputed super middleweight champion once again.
Canelo, now 34, has been on a roll lately. He's won his last five fights, including a unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga in September 2024. Before that, he beat Jaime Munguia. These wins have helped him keep his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts. Now, he's looking to add the IBF title to his collection.
The opponent, William Scull, is no pushover. The undefeated Cuban southpaw holds a perfect record of 22 wins, with 9 knockouts. He's currently ranked #8 at 168 pounds by ESPN and holds the IBF super middleweight title - the very belt Canelo wants.
Canelo's preparing hard for this fight, but he's not all work and no play. Recently, he had a special guest at his gym - Luis R. Conriquez, a rising star in Mexican music. They traded punches on the gloves and even danced to some regional Mexican beats. It's a side of Canelo fans don't often see, showing he can stay focused while having fun.
"I'm excited to fight in Saudi Arabia for the first time," Canelo said on his Instagram. "Scull is a tough opponent, but I'm ready for the challenge."
Fans are hoping for a knockout from Canelo. His last KO came against Caleb Plant back in 2021, so they're eager to see another one. There's even talk that soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might show up to watch the fight.
Meanwhile, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul keeps calling out Canelo, but the champion isn't biting. Paul's last fight against Mike Tyson in November 2024 didn't impress many, so Canelo's focus remains on Scull and the undisputed title.
As May 3 approaches, all eyes will be on Riyadh. Will Canelo reclaim his spot as the undisputed super middleweight king? Or will Scull pull off a major upset? We'll find out soon enough.
