Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The spotlight is on boxing as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez prepares to clash with William Scull in a highly anticipated match this Saturday at the ANB Arena. This fight marks the second event in a three-day boxing extravaganza, showcasing some of the sport’s top talent.
Alvarez, who holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles (62 victories, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts), aims to reclaim the IBF belt from Scull, a fighter who remains undefeated at 23 wins, including 9 knockouts. The Mexican star is looking to make history by becoming a two-time undisputed champion.
This matchup follows Alvarez’s decision to vacate the IBF title in mid-2024. At that time, he opted to face Edgar Berlanga instead of defending his title against Scull, who was the mandatory challenger. Scull clinched the vacant IBF title last October, winning a disputed decision over Vladimir Shishkin in Germany.
Currently, Alvarez is riding a five-fight winning streak, a testament to his resilience following a decision loss to Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight title in May 2022. Notably, this fight will be Alvarez’s first outside North America, further adding to the anticipation surrounding the bout.
In addition to the main event, the card features compelling matchups, including Jaime Munguia, looking to bounce back in a rematch against France’s Bruno Surace, as well as Badou Jack defending his WBC cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelyan. Heavyweights Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba are also set to meet in what promises to be an explosive fight.
Fans can catch the action beginning at 5:45 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view, with the main event ring walks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET. This thrilling night promises to showcase the continued evolution of boxing, with seasoned stars and emerging talents on display.
As the excitement builds, observers are keen to see how Alvarez adapts and performs in this athletic showdown, looking to recapture his former glory while Scull aims to cement his place among the elite in the sport.
