What time is Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull? | Boxing News

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is set to defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO super-middleweight titles in Riyadh against undefeated Cuban boxer William Scull. The legendary Mexican fighter, who has held quite a few world championships across 4 weight divisions during his time at the highest of the game, was ranked as the world’s No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer by Ring from 2019 until 2022.

Following a devastating loss to Dmitry Bivol three years in the past – his first defeat being dealt by boxing icon Floyd Mayweather – Canelo has managed to maintain onto his belts through 5 bouts. However, he was stripped of the IBF title final 12 months due to a failure to defend it. Cuban star Scull fought Vladimir Shishkin for the title, claiming it final October, and now Canelo is on the hunt, with the purpose of regaining the unanimous title. Express Sport brings you every thing you need to know forward of the Mexican’s anticipated attempt to reclaim all 4 super-middleweight titles, including the beginning time of the struggle, where to watch it, and who will function on the undercard.

When does Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull begin?

Canelo is set to face off against Scull on Saturday, 3 May, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before an excited crowd of 20,000 spectators. The undercard is anticipated to kick off at around 6:00pm.

The fundamental occasion ring stroll occasions are estimated to happen at roughly 10:30pm. However, these occasions could change relying on how the undercard fights progress.

How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull

The unique occasion is set to be broadcast on DAZN via pay-per-view in the United Kingdom, with a charge of £21.99 being the price of this particular person conflict.

Those opting for a broader DAZN expertise may contemplate the subscription choices: an annual move obtainable at £119.99 or a versatile month-to-month option priced at £24.99, each offering complete access to DAZN’s whole dwell and on-demand struggle catalogue.

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Canelo Alvarez: “He’s a good fighter,” the Mexican informed DAZN. “He’s a good fighter. He knows how to use his reach. He’s fast, and he knows how to use the ring. But I have already fought everybody. It’s going to be difficult at the beginning of the fight, and then I need to figure it out. Every fighter brings you a challenge and I’m going to find out that day.

“He’s fast, he strikes a lot, he is very troublesome. I feel he is going to be a problem for me. But no disrespect to him, I do not take something straightforward. I’ve fought all people and I’m prepared for every thing. I really feel assured because of my coaching and I really feel prepared for something.”

William Scull: “I’m thrilled to be right here. And I’m prepared to show the world that yes, we are able to,” the Cuban told Queensbury Promotions. “Nothing comes straightforward in boxing, everybody is aware of that.

“Everything I’ve earned has been through shutting doubters up. I feel firm and sure of myself, and the winner on May 3 won’t be decided until the final round.”I rely on my fundamentals, and I’ve sacrificed a lot to be right here. I would like people to know that something is doable. I’m a humble warrior that’s proud to symbolize my fellow Cubans and I’m prepared to shock the world with an upset.”