Saúl 'Canelo' Alvarez and William Scull are set to face off in a super middleweight unification bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight, scheduled for May 4, 2025, will determine the undisputed champion in the division.
The event is part of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tradition Canelo has upheld for several years. It's also the first of four fights the Mexican star has agreed to with Riyadh Season, marking a significant shift in his career.
As the main card kicks off, heavyweight contenders Efe Ajagba and Martin Bakole are making their way to the ring. The winner of this bout could be in line for a title shot, adding extra weight to the contest.
Earlier in the night, Brayan Leon maintained his undefeated record with a unanimous decision victory over Aaron Guerrero in their middleweight clash. Richard Riakporhe also picked up a win in his heavyweight debut, while Marco Verde got things started with a victory in the opening bout.
The main event features a stacked lineup. Alongside the Canelo-Scull headliner, fans will see Jaime Munguía take on Bruno Surace in a super middleweight rematch. Badou Jack will defend his WBC Cruiserweight World Title against Noel Mikaelyan, and Mexican Olympic medalist Marco Verde will make his professional debut against Michel Polina.
Canelo enters the ring with a record of 62 wins (39 by knockout), 2 draws, and 2 losses. At 34 years old, he's coming off a string of unanimous decision victories over Edgar Berlanga, Jaime Munguía, Jarmell Charlo, John Ryder, and Gennady Golovkin. His only losses have come against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
Scull, the challenger, boasts an undefeated record of 23 wins with 9 knockouts. He has height and reach advantages over Canelo but isn't given much of a chance by most observers.
Notable attendees at the event include promoter Eddie Hearn, who arrived from New York's Times Square mega card, and event organizer Turki Alalshikh. Jaime Munguía was also spotted arriving with a serious look, perhaps already focused on his own bout later in the evening.
The atmosphere is electric as fans await the start of this blockbuster event. Marca English is providing live coverage, keeping fight fans updated on all the action as it unfolds in Riyadh.
