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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Canelo’s first opponent in four-fight Saudi run named as William Scull

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will box William Scull on 3 May, it has been announced, as the Mexican star begins his four-fight Riyadh Season run.

It was revealed on Friday (7 February) that Canelo had turned down a fight with YouTube star Jake Paul, opting to sign a deal with the Saudis. As part of that deal, the unified super-middleweight champion will box in May and September 2025, before competing in February and October 2026.

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