Canelo’s first opponent in four-fight Saudi run named as William Scull Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez rejected a deal with Jake Paul, opting to box four times as part of Riyadh Season in 2025 and 2026.
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.
Now, however, Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh has revealed Scull as Canelo’s next opponent, with the pair set to clash on 3 May.
Canelo’s fight with the unbeaten Cuban, which could see Alvarez regain undisputed status in the division, is expected to take place in Riyadh.
