Canelo Alvarez is a former undisputed super middleweight champion. The now-unified champion looks to become whole again when he faces IBF title holder William Scull on May 3 for all the gold. The fight in Saudi Arabia airs on DAZN PPV worldwide.
Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) only needed eleven months to become undisputed at super middleweight. The four-division champion failed to face Scull, the IBF mandatory at the time, and was stripped of the belt. He is on a five-fight win streak, schooling Edgar Berlanga in September.
The 34-year-old competes in his first of many fights under the Riyadh Season banner and first outside North America. Canelo looks to enhance his Hall of Fame-worthy legacy by becoming a two-time undisputed champion.
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“This is important for me because Mexican fighters go to other countries as opponents. Now I’m here as the ‘A-side’ in Saudi Arabia and that opens the door to other fighters from Mexico, and I’m proud to do that for my country,” Canelo said.
Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) beat Vladimir Shishkin to win the IBF belt. Competing primarily in Germany, “El Indomable” has nine wins via knockout. A massive underdog, Scull looks to shock the world on fight night.
“I have the utmost respect for Canelo, but I’m here for one reason and that’s to win. That’s it. I’m gonna eat him,” Scull said. “I’m focused on what I have to do. I’m very excited because I’m here to shut some mouths and do exactly what I need to do on Saturday.”
Cruiserweight gold is on the line, a rematch looks to steal the show, and an entertaining heavyweight returns on the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull undercard.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Canelo vs. Scull card.
Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan
- Division/Weight: Cruiserweight
- Jack record: 28-3-3
- Mikaeljan record: 27-2
- Belts at stake: WBC cruiserweight title
The co-feature will see Badou Jack put his WBC cruiserweight title on the line against Norair Mikaeljan.
A former super middleweight and light heavyweight champion, Jack (28-3-3) last fought in 2023, beating Ilunga Makabu for the WBC title. The multi-time National Champion was supposed to face Ryan Rozicki, who suffered an injury before the fight.
At 41, Jack looks to prove ring rust is a myth.
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Mikaeljan (27-2) won the belt in 2023 but was named “champion in recess” by the WBC. He has 12 wins via knockout and also looks to end a long layoff by securing championship gold.
Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace 2
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweight
- Munguia record: 44-2
- Surace record: 26-0-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Following the 2024 Upset of the Year, Jaime Munguia looks to avenge a loss against Bruno Surace.
Munguia (44-2) had big wins against Sergiy Derevyanchenko and John Ryder before losing against Canelo last May. He rebounded in September before facing Surace in December. The 28-year-old wants to return to form and prove the loss was a fluke.
It won’t be easy, as Surace (26-0-2) landed a perfect right hand onto Munguia’s chin late in the first fight, dropping the former champion to the canvas for the knockout win. It was the biggest win of the French fighter’s career and fifth via knockout.
Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- Bakole record: 21-2
- Ajagba record: 20-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Martin Bakole returns to action to face Efe Ajagba.
Bakole (21-2) had a ten-fight win streak snapped after taking a last-minute fight against Joseph Parker in February. The 33-year-old has 16 wins via knockout and is ranked 10th by the IBF. He looks to return to form in what has already been a busy 2025.
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Ajagba (20-1) is ranked third by the IBF. A multi-time amateur champion, the 31-year-old is on a five-fight win streak. He looks to hold gold by the end of the year and face the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois rematch.
Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Rocha Guerrero
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Leon record: 6-0
- Guerrero record: 11-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Brayan Leon faces Aaron Rocha Guerrero.
A rising contender at light heavyweight, Leon (6-0) last competed in February and has won all six pro fights via knockout. The Cuban spent 2024 competing under the Team Combat League banner, winning 13 fights.
Aaron (11-3-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights and competes outside Mexico for the second time in his career.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, May 3
- Start time: 6:45 p.m. ET | 3:45 p.m. PT | 11:45 p.m. BST | 8:45 a.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PT | 4:15 a.m. BST | 1:15 p.m. AEST
- Location: anb Arena – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Live Stream: DAZN
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull will be available on DAZN worldwide.
In the U.S. a DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract. The annual subscription is $224.99.
The fight will be available for $59.99 or can be bundled with Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero for $89.99. For every customer who buys the PPV, they will get a no-commitment 7-day free trial.
In the U.K., a DAZN monthly subscription costs £9.99 on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month. An annual subscription will cost £99.99.
The fight will be available for £21.99 or can be bundled for £34.99. For every customer who buys the PPV, they will get a no-commitment 7-day free trial.
In Australia, a DAZN monthly subscription is $14.99. A DAZN annual (upfront) subscription costs $149.99.
The fight will be available for $39.99 or can be bundled for $62.99. For every customer who buys the PPV, they will get a no-commitment 7-day free trial.
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