Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Fight start time, undercard, stream, purse | Boxing News
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- May 1, 2025
Saul “Canelo” Álvarez, one of the most popular and best paid athletes, will face an undefeated challenger, William Scull, in a highly anticipated boxing fight that will crown the world -world world champion.
The fight will take Álvarez to Saudi Arabia for the first time as part of his agreement with the Riyadh season and will present the opportunity to recover his FIB belt.
This is what you need to know about the fight:
When is Álvarez vs Scull’s fight?
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, May 3.
Where is Álvarez vs Scull’s fighting place?
The ANB Arena in Riad, Saudi Arabia, will be the host of the fight.
What is the start time of Álvarez vs Scull’s fight?
The events prior to the fight, followed by the poster fights, will begin at 18:00 GMT.
The ring walks for the main fight are not expected to begin before 22:00 GMT.
How can I follow and transmit the Alvarez vs Scull Fight Live?
The live coverage of Al Jazeera Sport of the accumulation prior to the fight and the results of the billboard will begin at 5:00 pm, followed by a complete text and a photographic account of the main fight at 22:00 GMT.
The fight will be broadcast live on Dazn Pay-Per-View.
Who is on the billboard?
The night of fighting, entitled “Fatal Fury”, has a strong billboard with a rematch between Bruno Sureace and Jaime Munguia the choice of fights.
Marco Verde, Mexico’s silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, will also make his professional debut at night with his lightweight medium weight fight against compatriot Michel Poina.
This is how the billboard looks:
- Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace – Super Midleweight
- Martin Bakole vs Ephe Ajagba – Heavyweight
- Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan – Cruise Weight
- Green Marco vs Michel Poina – Light Medium Weight
- Brayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero – Medium Weight
What is the fight bag?
While the official not announced pig fight, Canelo will win $ 80 million of the fight, according to the Spanish Sports Newspaper Marca.
Who is Canelo Álvarez?
One of the most famous fighters in the current era, Álvarez is a professional boxer in Guadalajara, Mexico. Better known as Simply Canelo, the 34 -year -old man began to fight, at age 15, in 2005 and became professional five years later. Coming from a rural origin, the Mexican has built a reputation as one of the best boxers in the world, with a $ 275 million horth, according to Forbes magazine.
Álvarez has fought in multiple kinds of weight, from welter weight to heavyweight, and has maintained belts in four of these divisions.
At a height of 1.75 meters, an orthodox posture and a range or 70.5 inches, Álvarez has hit many famous opponents in his 15 -year professional career.
He is currently the best Super Midleweight boxer of medium weight in the world and in possession of the World Boxing Association (AMB), the World Boxing Council (WBC) and the belts of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
In his last professional fight in September 2024, Álvarez beat the challenger Edgar Berlanga for a unanimous points decision in three rounds.
Who is William Scull?
Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Scull became professional at the age of 24 and enjoys an undefeated record in his professional career.
The 32 -year -old became the average weight champion of the International Boxing Federation in 2024 when Álvarez renounced his belt.
Scull fights with an orthodox posture and with a range of 73 inches, the Cuban is a formidable figure in the ring.
His last fight, against Vladimir Shishkin, in October 2024, earned him a medium -weight weight belt of the IBF.
Why are boxing belts fighting Canelo Alvarez and William Scull?
The fight is scheduled to unify the super medium weight titles of WBC, WBA and WBO held by Álvarez with the IBF belt of Scull, which was renounced by Álvarez.
What is Álvarez’s fighting record?
- Fights: 66
- Gane: 62
- Win by knockout: 39
- Losses: 2
- Drawings: 2
What is Scull’s fighting record?
- Fights: 23
- GANE: 23
- Win for Knockout: 9
- Losses: 0
- Drawings: 0
What has Canelo Álvarez said about the fight?
The fighters have exchanged indirect words about what to expect from the fight on Saturday, and Álvarez discards the clarifications of Scull to eat the Mexican.
“He’s going to eat blows, that’s what he’s going to eat,” Álvarez told ifl TV on Wednesday.
The famous boxer has previously said that he will treat the fight with importance, since he presents the opportunity to fight in a different country.
“That motivates Myelf, fighting in another country. I feel very good. This fight is very important to me. I never take anything easy.”
What has Scull said about the fight?
Meanwhile, Scull has said he doesn’t want to be disrespectful with his opponent, but he will “eat it” in the ring.
“I’m here to win and that’s all,” said the challenger on Tuesday.
“I’m going to eat it. Now, I’m concentrated in what I have to do. I am very excited because here to close some mouths and do what I have to do.”
Why did Álvare with retire from his fight with Jake Paul?
When the Mexican boxing icon transmitted a speculated fight with the personality of YouTube and the boxer Jake Paul in favor of an agreement with the Riad season in February, Paul called him “a hungry squirrel of money” pursuing his “next nut.”
Álvarez signed a four fight agreement with the Riyadh season, with his next fight against Scull as the first.
Álvarez would have Bone an astronomical favorite to overcome Paul, who beat Mike Tyson in November 2024.
