Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on teh Line
Table of Contents
- Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Undisputed Super Middleweight Title on teh Line
- Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Your Top Questions Answered
- What’s the Main Event?
- What’s at Stake in this Fight?
- Where and When is the Fight Taking Place?
- How Can I Watch the Canelo vs. scull Fight?
- Who is William Scull?
- What’s Canelo Alvarez’s Boxing Record?
- What are the Key Stats for Canelo Alvarez?
- Beyond the Main Event: What Else is on the Fight Card?
- What are Canelo Alvarez’s Recent Career Moves?
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez is set to face William Scull of Cuba on Saturday, May 3, in a super middleweight clash where Alvarez’s undisputed title will be at stake.
Viewing Options for the fight
The fight will be available via deferred broadcast on public television in Mexico, wiht a one-hour delay. Live coverage requires a pay-per-view subscription through the DAZN platform, available worldwide for $59.99, according to the streaming service.
ESPN reports that free-to-air coverage in Mexico on Televisa’s Channel 5 will begin at 8:45 p.m. Mexico City time (6:45 p.m. Pacific). television Azteca plans to broadcast the fight at 10:00 p.m. Mexico City time (8:00 p.m.Pacific), the same time as ESPN Disney.
VIX streaming service is also offering the fight as an option.
Titles at Stake
Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight title, risking his world Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Institution (WBO) belts.
The Canelo-Scull match is the main event, but the fight card in Riyadh features five additional bouts:
Full Fight Card
- Jaime Munguía (Mexico) vs. Bruno surace (France) – super Middleweight
- Martin Bakole (Democratic Republic of Congo) vs.Efe Ajagba (Nigeria) - Heavyweight
- Badou Jack (Sweden) vs. Ryan Rozicki (Canada) – Cruiserweight
- Green Marco (Mexico) vs. Michel Poina (Mexico) - Middleweight
- Brayan Leon (Cuba) vs. Aaron Guerrero (Mexico) – Heavyweight
Alvarez’s Recent Career Moves
Alvarez has reportedly signed a five-fight contract with Sheikh Turki al-Sheikh, beginning in May 2025. This follows Alvarez’s previous decade-long contract with DAZN and his split with Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar de la Hoya, marked by reported disagreements.
Sources indicate the agreement with al-Sheikh is more financially rewarding than his previous DAZN deal.
Fighter Records and Stats
Alvarez holds a professional record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. As his debut on Oct. 29, 2005, he has competed in five weight classes: welterweight, super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight. He stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall with a reach of 1.79 meters.
Scull, 32, boasts an undefeated record of 23 wins and no losses. He is taller and has a longer reach than Alvarez, standing at 5 feet 11 1/2 inches (1.82 meters). Scull made his professional debut on Nov. 11, 2016.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Your Top Questions Answered
Get all the details on the upcoming super middleweight title fight between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull. This Q&A-style guide provides everything you need to know, drawing directly from the available details.
What’s the Main Event?
The main event of the evening is a highly anticipated super middleweight clash featuring the undisputed champion Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez taking on William Scull. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3rd.
What’s at Stake in this Fight?
Canelo alvarez will be putting his undisputed super middleweight title on the line. This means he’ll be defending his belts from the World Boxing association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Institution (WBO).
Where and When is the Fight Taking Place?
The event will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How Can I Watch the Canelo vs. scull Fight?
There are several viewing options for the Canelo vs. scull fight:
- DAZN: The fight will be available via a pay-per-view subscription through the DAZN platform, which is accessible worldwide. The cost is $59.99, according to the streaming service.
- Mexican Television:
- Televisa’s Channel 5: Free-to-air coverage in Mexico will begin at 8:45 p.m. Mexico City time (6:45 p.m. Pacific), according to ESPN.
- television azteca: Broadcasting is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Mexico City time (8:00 p.m. Pacific), the same time as ESPN Disney.
- VIX: This streaming service will also offer the fight.
Who is William Scull?
William Scull is a Cuban boxer with an undefeated record of 23 wins and no losses. He made his professional debut on November 11, 2016. He is also taller and has a longer reach than Alvarez, standing at 5 feet 11 1/2 inches (1.82 meters).
What’s Canelo Alvarez’s Boxing Record?
Saúl “Canelo” Alvarez holds a professional record of 62 wins,2 losses,and 2 draws. His professional debut was on October 29, 2005. He has competed in five weight classes: welterweight, super welterweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight.
What are the Key Stats for Canelo Alvarez?
Canelo Alvarez is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall with a reach of 1.79 meters.
Beyond the Main Event: What Else is on the Fight Card?
The Canelo-Scull match is the headline event, but the fight card in Riyadh features several additional bouts:
| Fighter 1 (Country) | vs. | Fighter 2 (Country) | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Munguía (Mexico) | vs. | Bruno Surace (france) | Super Middleweight |
| Martin Bakole (Democratic Republic of Congo) | vs. | Efe ajagba (Nigeria) | Heavyweight |
| Badou Jack (Sweden) | vs. | Ryan Rozicki (Canada) | Cruiserweight |
| Green Marco (Mexico) | vs. | Michel Poina (Mexico) | Middleweight |
| Brayan leon (Cuba) | vs. | Aaron Guerrero (Mexico) | Heavyweight |
What are Canelo Alvarez’s Recent Career Moves?
Alvarez has reportedly signed a five-fight contract with Sheikh Turki al-Sheikh,starting in May 2025. This agreement follows his previous decade-long deal with DAZN and a split with Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar de la Hoya, which involved some reported disagreements. Sources suggest the new contract with al-Sheikh is more financially beneficial than his prior deal with DAZN.
