Canelo vs. Scull: Prediction, Time, Odds & How to Watch
- Canelo Alvarez, the unified 168-pound champion, is set to face William Scull in a super middleweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The choice of Scull as an opponent has generated limited buzz, especially given Alvarez's avoidance of David Benavidez.Alvarez was stripped of his IBF title for opting to fight...
- Despite Alvarez's pound-for-pound ranking, this fight has flown under the radar.The event will take place in front of a smaller crowd of 6,000 spectators in Riyadh.
Canelo Alvarez defends his super middleweight titles against William Scull in Riyadh. Alvarez looks to continue his reign and set up future bouts, while Scull aims to pull off a major upset against the boxing superstar.This DAZN PPV event marks a departure from Alvarez’s usual Cinco de Mayo weekend appearances, with the champ prioritizing a four-fight deal in Saudi Arabia. The undefeated Scull earned his title shot and enters the ring with confidence, but Alvarez is heavily favored.
Get the latest on the fight card and odds. Discover the potential future matchups for Alvarez once he takes care of business in the Middle East. news Directory 3 has the up-to-date details. What could be next for the champ?
Canelo Alvarez Defends Titles Against William scull in Riyadh
Canelo Alvarez, the unified 168-pound champion, is set to face William Scull in a super middleweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alvarez (62-2-2,39 KOs) will defend his titles against the relatively unknown Scull (23-0,9 KOs) on Saturday in a DAZN PPV event,marking a significant change from alvarez’s usual Cinco de Mayo weekend appearances in Las Vegas.
The choice of Scull as an opponent has generated limited buzz, especially given Alvarez’s avoidance of David Benavidez.Alvarez was stripped of his IBF title for opting to fight Edgar Berlanga instead of fulfilling his mandatory defense against Scull. This fight is part of a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh, with Alvarez expected to fight three times in Saudi Arabia. A victory over Scull would allow Alvarez to reclaim the undisputed crown,potentially leading to a high-profile fight with Terence Crawford.
Despite Alvarez’s pound-for-pound ranking, this fight has flown under the radar.The event will take place in front of a smaller crowd of 6,000 spectators in Riyadh. Scull, while undefeated, gained recognition only recently. He secured a win against Vladimir Shishkin to earn his title shot.
“People can say whatever they want, this is a fight and I’ve done everything to make this a great night on Saturday,” Scull said at Wednesday’s open workout. “I’ve been ready for this moment. it took me a while to get invited to the party, but I assure you, I will be taking home those belts.”
while Scull expresses confidence, Alvarez remains the favorite. Alvarez stated his motivation comes from making history as undisputed champion.
“I love boxing, and I’m very excited to be here. It’s one of my dreams to fight in other countries, and now I’m about to do it. I’m motivated like I always am,” Alvarez said at the final press conference on Thursday. “Being undisputed means a lot. It’s history for my career and that’s what I want.That’s what motivates me.”
Fight Card & odds
| Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 | Title/Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| Canelo Alvarez (-5000) | William Scull (+1500) | Undisputed Super Middleweight Title |
| Jaime Munguia (-1000) | Bruno surace (+600) | Super Middleweight |
| Martin Bakole (-365) | Efe Ajagba (+285) | Heavyweight |
| Noel Mikaelian (-150) | Badou Jack (+125) | WBC cruiserweight title |
What’s next
Alvarez is expected to slowly break down Scull with body shots. A mid-fight stoppage for Alvarez feels inevitable.