Saul Canelo Alvarez will be looking for another victory when he faces William Scull. The Mexican boxer will return to the ring after around eight months, having fought his last fight in September 2024. The Mexican will face the Cuban for the first time, who is nicknamed ‘El Indomable’.
Next, we will tell you more about Canelo Alvarez’s next fight. Here we tell you when it is, where it will be, how he is doing and the record and history of William Scull, his rival, and everything you need to know about it.
When is the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull fight?
- Saturday, May 3, 2025
The fight between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, a date corresponding to countries such as Mexico. In the host city, it will be the morning of Sunday, May 4.
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull fight venue
- Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season
Canelo Alvarez will hold his first fight outside of Mexico and the United States. The Mexican will face William Scull in the arena of the city of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: What time does the fight start?
Canelo Alvarez will face William Scull at around 11:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) time on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Interestingly, the fight time in Riyadh local time is 6am.
Alvarez requested that the fight take place in the morning, so that it can be tuned in by his fans in Mexico. In this way, the change of schedule will allow the fight to be tuned in.
Where to watch Canelo vs Scull?
This Saturday, May 3, the Riyadh Arena will be the venue for this fight on the Fatal Fury: World Championship card, where viewers can enjoy the fight live on the following channel:
Live stream in the US: Exclusively on DAZN
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull Fight Card
- Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. William Scull – Super middleweight undisputed title unification
- Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace II – Super middleweight rematch
- Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelyan – WBC cruiserweight world title
- Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba – Heavyweight
- Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina – Mexican Olympic medalist’s professional debut
- Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero – Middleweight, young Mexican talent
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull Prize Money
While the exact figure of what Canelo will earn against Cuban William Scull has not been officially revealed, it can be calculated that it would be $80 million based on the contract he signed with Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia
How much are tickets for the Canelo vs Scull fight?
For the May 3 event, tickets are priced high as the highest area of the ANB Arena in Riyadh reaches $21,000, while the next area is priced at more than $40,000. In addition, there are two platinum zones, one of which reaches $170,000 and in the ringside area the prices are $240,000.
How do Canelo Alvarez and William Scull’s records compare?
Saul Canelo Alvarez has fought 66 professional fights prior to the one he will have against William Scull. His record is 62 wins, two losses and two draws. Of his victories, 39 have been by knockout.
The Mexican’s last fight was on September 15, 2024, when he defeated Edgar Berlanga by unanimous decision.
Who is Canelo Alvarez’s family?
The boxer from Jalisco is almost always accompanied by his wife Maria Fernanda and his daughter, who bears the same name as her mother. It is also common to see his daughter Emily Cinnamon, the boxer’s eldest daughter with whom he had with his ex-partner Karen Beltran, who is seen supporting him in his fights.
Who is William Scull, Canelo’s next opponent?
William Scull made his professional debut at the age of 24. On November 11, 2016, he faced Dario Avalos, whom he knocked out in the first round.
Scull has fought 23 times since his debut. He has won them all, so he comes into the fight undefeated against Canelo Alvarez. Of the victories of the native of Matanzas, Cuba, nine have been by knockout.
Canelo next fight: Dates and possible opponents
If Canelo manages to emerge unscathed from his clash in Saudi Arabia against Cuban Scull, all indications are that his next fight will be against Crawford in September, possibly in Las Vegas. The event would be one of the most important on the 2025 boxing calendar, bringing together two undisputed champions in a high-impact duel.
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