Canelo Alvarez to Face William Scull in May as Jake Paul Fight Falls Through

Canelo Alvarez signs a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, starting with a title unification bout against William Scull in Saudi Arabia on May 3.

Canelo Alvarez will fight IBF super middleweight champion William Scull on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the undisputed super middleweight title.
The fight marks the first of Alvarez's four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, which includes a highly anticipated bout against Terence Crawford in September.
Negotiations for a fight between Alvarez and Jake Paul fell apart, with Alvarez opting for a legacy-focused deal over a potentially more lucrative match with Paul.
Jake Paul criticized Alvarez for backing out of their proposed fight, accusing him of being influenced by financial incentives and avoiding real competition.
Alvarez defended his decision, stating he only fights legitimate boxers, while Paul continues to seek his next opponent following the cancellation.