Canelo Alvarez Eyes Undisputed Title Fight Against William Scull

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is set to take on William Scull on Saturday as he looks to unify the super middleweight world championship for the second time in his career. The highly anticipated match will be Alvarez’s first fight outside of North America, aiming for a title rematch after losing the IBF title that Scull currently holds.

Alvarez, a 34-year-old with a record of 62 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, is noted for being a massive favorite against the unbeaten 32-year-old Scull, who boasts a record of 23-0 with 9 KOs. Betting odds have put Alvarez significantly ahead, requiring bettors to lay down as much as $300 to earn $100 on an Alvarez knockout.

The stakes are high: Alvarez will enter the ring at 6 a.m. local time in Riyadh, less than an hour after sunrise, and hopes to regain his title while also eyeing a future fight with Terence Crawford. “I love boxing, and I’m very excited to be here. It’s one of my dreams to fight in other countries,” Alvarez said at a recent press conference.

In addition to Alvarez versus Scull, the fight card features several other notable matchups. Jaime Munguia looks for redemption against Bruna Surace after Surace shocked him in their previous encounter, while Efe Ajagba faces Martin Bakole in a heavyweight bout. Moreover, Badou Jack will defend his WBC cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian.

The boxing event is being live-streamed, with updates and highlights available. Alvarez’s latest fight is particularly crucial, marking a pivotal moment in his career. As he prepares, Alvarez noted, “The time change and the weather was a little difficult at first. But that’s why I came three weeks early. I’m ready now.” The anticipation builds as fans gear up for the thrilling action ahead.