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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.

Boxer Jake Paul attends a news conference, ahead of a sanctioned professional fight versus Mike Tyson which is set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20, in New York City, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
Canelo Alvarez knocks down Jaime Munguia in 2024. Alvarez will fight William Scull next in May.

Overview

  • 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.