Historic Bout in Saudi Arabia

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, the four-weight world champion, is set to take on IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull in a unification fight. This event marks Alvarez's first fight in Saudi Arabia and the beginning of a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. The bout is scheduled for 3 May and promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the best in the sport.

Alvarez's Journey to the Undisputed Title

Alvarez, aged 34, boasts an impressive record of 62 wins out of his 66 professional fights. He currently holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO super-middleweight titles. Earlier, Alvarez was stripped of the IBF belt after refusing to face Scull. However, this fight gives him a chance to reclaim the IBF title and become the undisputed super-middleweight champion once again.

Future Fights and Big Names

Following the Scull bout, Alvarez is slated to meet Terence Crawford in September, another highly anticipated fight that boxing fans are eagerly awaiting. Additionally, two more Saudi-organized bouts are planned for 2026, making this a comprehensive series that will keep the boxing world on its toes.

Controversy with Jake Paul

In a controversial twist, Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, has claimed that Alvarez 'ducked' him after being involved in talks for a potential fight in May. This has added an extra layer of intrigue to Alvarez's upcoming schedule.

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