Canelo, the 34-year-old Mexican star, holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO belts. He's got an impressive record of 62 wins, 39 by knockout, with just 2 losses and 2 draws. His only defeats came against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
Scull, the undefeated Cuban IBF champion, brings a perfect 23-0 record with 9 knockouts to the table. He's looking to upset the odds and become the undisputed champion.
This bout kicks off Canelo's four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. It's a big step for boxing in Saudi Arabia, with the country pushing to become a major player in the sport.
Canelo's been on a roll lately. He's won his last five fights, all by unanimous decision. His most recent victory came against Edgar Berlanga in September 2024.
The undercard's been action-packed. Jaime Munguia got revenge on Bruno Surace in their rematch, winning by decision after a close fight. Badou Jack, at 41, is in a tight battle with Noel Mikaelian for the WBC Cruiserweight title. Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba fought to a majority draw in their heavyweight clash.
As for the main event, Canelo made a flashy entrance in an all-black Benz, sporting gold-plated headphones. Both fighters have made their ring walks and been introduced. The fight's underway, but it's been a slow start.
The early rounds have been quiet, especially from Scull. Canelo's working the body, while Scull's bouncing around, looking for openings. The crowd's getting restless, with some boos heard due to the lack of action.
Scull's growing in confidence as the fight goes on, even though he's likely behind on the scorecards. Canelo's corner's telling him not to let Scull get too comfortable.
There's a lot of star power at ringside. Dmitry Bivol, a potential future opponent for Canelo, is in attendance. Promoter Eddie Hearn and event organizer Turki Alalshikh are also there.
The odds heavily favor Canelo, but in boxing, anything can happen. Both fighters are set to earn big paydays, and we'll soon find out who'll leave as the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world.