

The wait is officially over. Tomorrow, after the Fatal Fury match between the Mexican star Canelo Alvarez and the undefeated 23-0 Cuban boxer, William Scull, the super middleweight division will have its undisputed world champion announced. Canelo, who is putting his WBA, WBC, and WBO titles on the line to add just one more to his charms, has the opportunity to cement his name in the division, becoming the first ever two-time undisputed champ.
The IBF title previously belonged to the 34-year-old, but he was stripped of it when he failed to negotiate the purse for a fight against the then mandatory challenger, Scull. Anyways, now, Cinnamon is back on track to grab what was once his, while El Indomable has the golden opportunity of rising straight to full champion status, without risking much. So, gear up because you would want to save the date, time, and venue in your calendar!
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What time will the Alvarez vs. Scull fight start? Date and venue
The fight is scheduled for tomorrow, that is Saturday, May 3, 2025, happening at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season. Backed by Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Association, it will be the 62-2 boxer’s first time stepping outside the USA or Mexico for a fight, which makes the battle all the more exciting to watch. The main event ringwalks will start around 11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT (both Saturdays), which will be 6:00 am Sunday in Riyadh and 4:00 am BST.
For everyone who will fall into the odd timings, you can view the entire bout on-demand through DAZN pay-per-view. If you watched the Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero bout, you would know that there was a DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle that allowed collective viewership for the Fatal Fury in Times Square card, as well as this one. It was available for $90 in the U.S., £34.99 in the UK, or €34.99 in Europe, which was a pretty good deal for boxing fanatics who wouldn’t want to miss these fights.
Speaking of which, the Alvarez-Scull undercard will feature 7 other match-offs to keep fans interested.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull undercard
Here are all 5 matches happening in the main event, along with the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull bout tomorrow:
- Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace (super middleweight rematch)
- Badou Jack vs. Norair Mikaeljan (WBC cruiserweight title)
- Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba (heavyweight)
- Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina (middleweight, Verde’s pro debut)
- Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Rocha Guerrero (light heavyweight)
What’s your perspective on:
Can Canelo Alvarez reclaim his title and make history, or will William Scull spoil the party?
Have an interesting take?
Moreover, 2 prelims will happen before the main card matches, with a professional debut for Verde:
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Marco Verde vs. Michel Galvan Polina (middleweight)
Mohammed Alakel vs. Alexander Morales (super featherweight)
How to watch Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull? Tickets and PPV price
DAZN will broadcast the complete event globally on its pay-per-view platform. That would require you to purchase a subscription worth $59.99 in the US, £21.99 in the UK, €21.99 in Ireland, or $24.99 elsewhere. If you already have the Knockout Weekend Bundle, you need not pay extra since this card will be covered in that combo. With this being Canelo’s first fight in the four-fight deal that he made with Alalshikh for the Riyadh Season, he is a -3000 favorite, with his opponent being the +1100 underdog. Tickets were initially available online through platforms affiliated with the season.
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Fans secured their tickets via WeBook, with standard seat prices starting at around $100 and premium ringside seats soaring to an astonishing $240,000. As of today, just one day before the event, tickets have sold out.
However, if you’re a die-hard fan who missed the opportunity to book tickets, you can try your luck on resale platforms like StubHub or TicketSmarter. But be prepared to hear insanely high costs compared to the opening prices.
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Can Canelo Alvarez reclaim his title and make history, or will William Scull spoil the party?