When does the boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and William Scull commence?

Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: A Middle-of-the-Night Showdown

Prepare yourself, boxing fans! Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez is gearing up to defend his WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF titles against the IBF champion, William Scull, on May 3, 2025, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But don't worry about the odd hours; it's scheduled early to make sure Álvarez's fans in the US and Mexico can catch the action at a more traditional time, around 8 p.m. PDT.

This fight card will be exclusively available on DAZN pay-per-view. In case you're feeling generous and want some extra action, you can snag a bundle that includes the Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero card for an additional cost.

Before the anticipation of this spectacle, Álvarez had his sights set on Jake Paul, but instead, he signed a four-fight contract and decided to take on Scull. Álvarez's next bout is slated for September against Terence Crawford.

Scull, not a household name, aims to make himself known with a show-stopper performance against the established champion.

In addition to the main event, Jaime Munguia, a Mexico native, will face Bruno Surace in a rematch after Munguia's December knockout loss. The undercard will also feature matchups between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba, Badou Jack and Norair Mikaeljan, Marco Verde and Michel Polina, and Brayan Leon and Aaron Guerrero.

Mark your calendars and grab your popcorn, fellow boxing aficionados, as we witness this high-stakes battle unfurl under the lights of the ANB Arena.

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Álvarez should've faced Scull, his mandatory opponent, last year, but instead, he opted to vacate the IBF belt to face Edgar Berlanga in September. The bout against Scull will give Álvarez a chance to reclaim the IBF crown.

The highly-anticipated event is expected to captivate audiences, so don't miss out on all the action.

The Full Lineup:

Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull: Undisputed super middleweight championship
Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace: Super middleweight rematch
Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba: Heavyweight bout
Badou Jack vs. Ryan Rozicki: Cruiserweight bout for the WBC title
Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina: Middleweight match
Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero: Middleweight fight

(Note: Due to column width limitations, the complete fight card description has been shortened)

This article first appeared in Spanish via L.A. Times en Español.

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Jaime Munguia, a pride of Mexico, has agreed to a rematch against Bruno Surace in a Middleweight bout, following his December knockout loss. This fight is scheduled as part of the undercard for Alvarez vs. Scull, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.