Live Updates: Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull in Saudi Arabia - UK Start Time, Fight Card, and Streaming Info for tonight's action-packed boxing event featuring Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez.
Fresh Take:
Mexican behemoth Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez hits the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend for a showdown against William Scull. Stakes are high, as Canelo aims to wrestle the IBF, WBC and WBO super-middleweight crowns amidst a thrilling title unification clash.
Canelo's blindly denied his due mandatory challenger, causing him to lose his IBF belt. He then knocked out Edgar Berlanga in a gripping contest last year, allowing Scull to capture the IBF title in full. Now, Canelo rises to reclaim dominance over the division.
A victory will set the stage for Canelo's highly-anticipated battle with Terence Crawford later in the year if he emerges victorious against Scull. This contest presents a golden opportunity for Scull to become only the third opponent to knock Canelo off his pedestal during the boxing great's illustrious career.
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WBC Cruiserweight Action
Badou Jack and Norair Mikaelyan will slug it out for the WBC cruiserweight title in the exciting undercard event. Martin Bakole joins the festivities after a less-than-ideal appearance on the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol 2 card.
Cinco de Mayo Contest/Broadcast Information
This 12-round super-middleweight title fight will be staged on Saturday, May 3, coinciding with Mexico's festive "Cinco de Mayo" weekend. The event will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Stay tuned to talkSPORT throughout the week for updates, and visit talkSPORT.com for all the post-fight reactions. Main event ringwalks are estimated to begin around 10pm UK time, with the event streamed live on DAZN PPV. The event costs £21.99, and for more information on DAZN, click here.
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Crawford's Decision
Despite Crawford nearing his 38th birthday, he's adamant about testing his fortitude in the ring. Speaking on his intentions, he declared, "I'm going to retire from boxing before boxing retires me." Crawford intends to leave the sport on his own terms, fulfilling his long-term goal.
Hearn's Insights
Eddie Hearn offers a potential insight into Canelo's choice of opponent, commenting, "I think one of the problems around the whole situation was that the fight with Crawford was agreed, but there wasn't one agreed for May, and Canelo wanted to fight in May." Hearn posits that Canelo might have opted for Scull as his May opponent in order to become the undisputed champion.
- Following his impressive victory, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will look to regain his IBF super-middleweight title in a unification fight against William Scull in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend.
- The MMA world and football enthusiasts alike can take a break this weekend, as the Premier League will be overshadowed by the much-hyped boxing event in Riyadh.
- After losing his IBF belt due to not meeting his mandatory challenger, Canelo Alvarez will be vying for the middleweight titles in a thrilling contest against Scull, in a bid to retain his undisputed status in the division.
- boxing fans eagerly awaiting the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight later in the year can catch the live action of Alvarez's title unification clash against Scull in Riyadh, which airs on DAZN PPV.
- In an exciting undercard event ahead of Canelo Alvarez's title fight, Badou Jack and Norair Mikaelyan will battle it out for the IBF cruiserweight crown, with Martin Bakole joining the fray after his disappointing performance on the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol 2 card.
