Overview
- Canelo Alvarez will face undefeated William Scull on May 3, 2025, at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the undisputed super middleweight championship.
- The fight will unify Alvarez’s WBA, WBC, and WBO titles with Scull’s IBF belt, which Alvarez was stripped of in July 2024 after declining a mandatory defense.
- Alvarez’s four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, reportedly worth $400 million, highlights Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand its global sports profile.
- The event will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view, with the main event ringwalk scheduled for 6 a.m. local time to accommodate North American audiences.
- The undercard features notable matchups, including Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace, Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba, and Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan.