Canelo Álvarez is all set to make his return to the boxing ring, as he looks to once again become the undisputed super middleweight champion. He’s booked to clash against Cuba’s William Scull, an unbeaten pugilist who’s on the cusp of making a mark in the sport with a win over the Mexican legend.
Álvarez currently holds the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine super middleweight titles. On the other hand, Scull possesses the IBF super middleweight title. With the big four (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF) titles at 168 pounds up for grabs, it’ll be an undisputed super middleweight championship match.
Additionally, the fight card also features several other exciting matches, featuring pugilists like Jaime Munguia, Martin Bakole, and Badou Jack, among others.
Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull: Date, Time, and Venue
The Riyadh Season event, headlined by the legendary Álvarez, is booked to transpire at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
For fans in the United States of America, the fight card is scheduled to commence at 5:45 p.m. ET / 2:45 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The main event is expected to start at around 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT.
For fans in the United Kingdom, the card starts at 10:45 p.m. BST on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The main event would start at approximately 4 a.m. BST on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The main event’s timings could vary based on the preceding fights’ duration.
The timings for the Álvarez vs. Scull boxing card are as follows:
USA — Main card: 5:45 p.m. ET / 2:45 p.m. PT; Main event: 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on May 3.
U.K. — Main card: 10:45 p.m. BST on May 3; Main event: 4 a.m. BST on May 4.
UAE — Main card: 1:45 a.m. GST; Main event: 7 a.m. GST on May 4.
India — Main card: 3:15 a.m. IST; Main event: 8:30 a.m. IST on May 4.
Brazil — Main card: 6:45 p.m. BRT on May 3; Main event: 12 a.m. BRT on May 4.
Australia — Main card: 7:45 a.m. AEST; Main event: 1 p.m. AEST on May 4.
Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull: Streaming and How To Watch
Fans in the U.S., the U.K., and many other countries can watch the Riyadh Season ‘Fatal Fury: City of Wolves’ fight card — headlined by Álvarez and Scull — live on DAZN. The event will be available via pay-per-view (PPV) on the DAZN platform.
Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull: Fight Card
Per the latest listings on DAZN, the Álvarez vs. Scull boxing card is as follows (the fight card is subject to change):
- Canelo Álvarez vs William Scull (super middleweight)
- Jaime Munguia vs Bruno Surace (super middleweight)
- Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba (heavyweight)
- Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan (cruiserweight)
- Marco Verde vs Michel Polina (middleweight)
- Brayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero (middleweight)