Canelo Alvarez and William Scull successfully weighed in for their undisputed super middleweight championship fight, which is scheduled for this Saturday, May 3rd, and will be available on DAZN PPV. The event will take place at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At the weigh-in on Friday, Canelo Alvarez weighed 167.1 lbs, while William Scull weighed 166.1 lbs. A visibly fatigued-looking unified super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez, weighed in at 167.1 lbs for his undisputed super middleweight championship against IBF champ William Scull at Friday’s weigh-in for their headliner on DAZN PPV this Saturday, May 3rd. Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) weighed 166.1 lbs.
Three-belt 168-lb champion Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) had a sour look, perhaps annoyed by IBF champion Scull’s smiling, at-ease appearance.
Undisputed super middleweight champion status is on the line as Canelo puts his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts on the line against Scull’s IBF title.
Saul Canelo Alvarez aims to regain the undisputed super middleweight title in the main event by adding Cuban William Scull’s IBF title to his collection. If successful, Canelo will become a two-time four-belt holder at 168 pounds. The Mexican superstar currently holds the WBC, WBO, and WBA versions.
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Canelo (62-2-2) only lost the IBF title in the first place when he chose to fight Edgar Berlanga this past September instead of Scull (23-0), the IBF’s mandatory challenger. The undefeated Scull instead went on to defeat Vladimir Shishkin for a vacant belt.
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Some have been comparing Scull to Erislandy Lara, and wondering if he can school Alvarez the way he did in 2014. They question whether Scull will be robbed the way Lara was by the judges.
Canelo better hope that he has more left than what he showed in his last two fights, because Scull will give him a boxing lesson if the Mexican star can’t raise his game. What Alvarez needs is a working time machine that can return the 2021 version of himself.
The pound-for-pound star kicks off his four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season, knowing a win will lead to Terence Crawford in September.
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Fighter Quotes
Álvarez: “This is a beautiful experience for me to be able to come here and fulfill my dream of fighting in another country… I don’t care about the height or size. If you’re a good fighter, it doesn’t matter. I’ve been in there with everybody.”
Scull: “I know exactly what I need to do. I put together a great game plan, and I’m going to adhere to it. I’m going to show everyone what William Scull is made of. I’ll take the undisputed championship back home.”
Jack: “I’m not 41, he looks 10 years older than me. Every fight is important to me. All the back and forth about belts doesn’t matter; we’ll find out who’s the best tomorrow night. There are levels to boxing. I take care of my body, so I feel like I’m the young buck in this fight.”
Mikaelian: “This is just another fight. I’m the champion, and I’m gonna defend my belt. I love all the Mexican fans here. They bring boxing to life.“Badou is doing what he has to do. He says age is just a number, but he’s 41. I wish him all the best. He’s a veteran who knows what he’s doing, and I respect that, and I don’t underestimate him.”
Munguia: “I’m very excited, and I can’t wait for the moment when I get back into the ring. I’m ready for this fight.“I’m full of adrenaline and put in so much work because I know I have to bring this victory home. It’s gonna be a great night.”
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Surace: “I know that Munguia is a champion and I’m very excited to share the ring with him again… I’ve prepared well, and I have the will to win. Just like the first fight. I will give everything.”
Bakole: “We’re saving everything for tomorrow… The talking is over. We have a war tomorrow, and the best fighter will win.”
Ajagba: “I’m very confident and ready to fight. I’m looking forward to Saturday night.”
Riakporhe: “The weight difference is no problem for me… I feel really good. I can eat normally, and I feel healthier. I’m punching hard, so everyone, tune in. When I’m in the ring, you know the bombs will go off.”
Leon: “I was just showing him one last bit of disrespect during our stare down before we get into the ring tomorrow.“This is a very important fight for me, so I’m very excited. I need to show the hard work that I put in and win by knockout. I give him a maximum of three rounds.”
Verde: “This is very different from the amateurs, and I’m very happy to have the time to recover. This is my pro debut, and I need to put on a good show.“I want to fight my style. I’m always looking for the counterpunch.”
Alakel: “I’m looking forward to this. I’m excited. All the hard work is done, and hopefully I can put on a great performance for my people.“There’s no pressure; hopefully I become 4-0.”
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Canelo vs. Scull Running Order and Weights
Here is the official fight card with weights for the Canelo vs. Scull event:
| Fighter 1 | Weight | Fighter 2 | Weight | Title/Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canelo Alvarez | 167.1 lbs | William Scull | 166.1 lbs | WBC, WBA, WBO, Ring Magazine titles and Scull’s IBF title |
| Badou Jack | 200 lbs | Noel Mikaelian | 198.1 lbs | WBC Cruiserweight title |
| Jaime Munguia | 167.7 lbs | Bruno Surace | 167.7 lbs | Super Middleweight |
| Martin Bakole | 299 lbs | Efe Ajagba | 240 lbs | Heavyweight |
| Richard Riakporhe | 235 lbs | Kevin Nicolas Espindola | 297 lbs | Heavyweight |
| Brayan Leon | 169.1 lbs | Aaron Rocha Guerrero | 166.1 lbs | Light Heavyweight |
| Marco Verde | 158.7 lbs | Michel Galvan Polina | 159.8 lbs | Middleweight |
| Mohammed Alakel | 134.1 lbs | Alexander Morales | 133.6 lbs | Super Featherweight |
Co-main event competitors Bruno Surace and Jaime Munguia also made weight for their rematch. Surace (26-0-2) looks to make it 2-0 against Munguia (44-2) after scoring a stunning upset knockout in their first meeting in December.
Super middleweight contender Munguia will be trying to avenge his knockout loss to Surace from last December. Munguia’s career is going to be on the line for this fight.
Additional Fight Details
The fight will happen at six in the morning, local time.
While the official fight purse has not been announced, Canelo is set to earn $80m from the fight, according to Spanish sports newspaper Marca.