Canelo Alvarez is set to face undefeated Cuban boxer William Scull in a super middleweight title unification bout. The fight will take place on Saturday, May 3, at the Riyadh Arena in Saudi Arabia.
This match marks Canelo's 67th professional fight and his first of the year. The Mexican superstar, now 34, brings an impressive record of 62 wins (39 by knockout), 2 draws, and 2 losses to the ring. His only defeats came at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
Scull, the Cuban challenger, enters the bout with a perfect 29-0 record, including 9 knockouts. He'll have a significant height advantage, standing 10 centimeters taller than Canelo at 1.81 meters. Scull's strategy will likely involve keeping Canelo at a distance to tire him out and win by decision.
The stakes couldn't be higher for this clash. All four major belts - WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBF - are on the line. If Canelo emerges victorious, he'll cement his status as the absolute and undisputed champion across all associations in the super middleweight division.
This fight also represents Canelo's first appearance in Saudi Arabia, adding another layer of significance to the event. It's part of a card dubbed "Fatal Fury: World Championship."
DAZN has secured exclusive worldwide live broadcast rights for the bout, thanks to an agreement with Turki Alalshikh, a royal adviser and minister of Saudi Arabia. For viewers in the United States, a delayed broadcast will be available. Fans can catch the action on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (streaming), and Disney+ (with an active subscription) at approximately 10:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, and 7:00 PM PT.
Canelo typically fights twice a year, with bouts scheduled around Cinco de Mayo in May and during patriotic festivities in September. This clash with Scull kicks off his 2024 campaign, promising an exciting start to the boxing calendar for fans worldwide.
