Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and William Scull are set to face off in a super middleweight championship bout. The fight, dubbed "Fatal Fury: World Championship," will take place on Saturday, May 3, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Canelo, the undisputed super middleweight champion, enters the ring with a record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. The Mexican fighter comes off a successful 2024, having notched victories against Edgar Berlanga and Jaime Munguia. He's in great shape and motivated to cement his legacy in the 168-pound division.
His opponent, William Scull, brings an undefeated record of 20 wins to the table. The 32-year-old Cuban fighter recently beat Vladimir Shishkin and now gets his first shot at the world boxing elite. Scull's hunger for glory will be put to the test against the dominant force in the division.
The event marks the start of an agreement between Canelo and Turki Alalshikh, moving away from the fighter's traditional Las Vegas Cinco de Mayo weekend bouts. All super middleweight titles will be on the line.
Fans can catch the action live on DAZN, which will stream the entire card. The event kicks off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT), with the main fight expected to start around 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).
For those who can't tune in live, a delayed broadcast will air on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Disney+ at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT). Viewers will need the corresponding subscription to access the delayed broadcast.
"I'm ready to put on a show for the fans in Saudi Arabia," Canelo said during the pre-fight press conference. "Scull is a tough opponent, but I'm at the top of my game and plan to prove why I'm the undisputed champion."
Scull, for his part, isn't intimidated by the challenge ahead.
"I respect Canelo, but this is my moment," the Cuban fighter stated. "I've worked my whole life for this opportunity, and I won't let it slip away."
With both fighters determined to make their mark, the "Fatal Fury: World Championship" promises to deliver an unforgettable night of boxing action.
