Sun May 04 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Canelo Alvarez to Face Scull in Saudi Arabia for Cinco de Mayo Boxing Showdown

**RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (October 26, 2024)** – Boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will headline a Cinco de Mayo weekend boxing extravaganza in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, facing IBF super middleweight champion William Scull. The fight, part of a five-fight card beginning at 7 p.m. ET, is expected to start around 11 p.m. ET, though the undercard’s duration may affect the precise start time.

Alvarez, a Mexican icon with a formidable 62-2-2 record (39 KOs), enters the bout as the experienced veteran, having already secured two victories in 2024 against Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga. Scull, undefeated at 23-0 (9 KOs), will defend his IBF title, a belt previously held by Alvarez, which he won last October against Vladimir Shishkin. The clash promises a thrilling matchup between two powerful fighters, with Alvarez’s aggressive style set to collide with Scull’s championship pedigree.

Read More