Canelo Alvarez Set to Make History in Saudi Arabia
Hey fight fans, gather around because we have a thrilling weekend ahead in the world of boxing! The one and only Canelo Alvarez is stepping into the ring, and this time, he’s taking his talents outside of Mexico and the U.S. for the very first time in his illustrious career. That’s right, the unified super middleweight champion is heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to face off against William Scull this Saturday. You can catch all the action on DAZN PPV at 7 p.m. ET.
Now, let’s talk about what’s at stake here. Alvarez, with an impressive record of 62-2-2 and 39 KOs, is on a mission to become the undisputed champion at 168 pounds for the second time in his career. If he secures a victory, he’ll be moving on to a highly anticipated showdown with Terence Crawford in September. Talk about a blockbuster fight!
For those who might need a little refresher, Alvarez unified all four major super middleweight titles with an 11-round TKO over Caleb Plant back in November 2021. Since then, he’s made four successful defenses. However, the IBF stripped him of the title when he opted to fight Edgar Berlanga instead of Scull, who was the mandatory challenger at the time.
On the other side of the ring, we have William Scull, who boasts an undefeated record of 23-0 with 9 KOs. Scull fought Vladimir Shishkin in October for the vacant IBF title and emerged victorious, albeit in a controversial unanimous decision. This fight against Alvarez will mark Scull’s first title defense, and you can bet he’s coming in with something to prove.
But wait, there’s more! The co-main event is also packing a punch. Badou Jack defended his WBC cruiserweight title with a majority decision victory over Norair Mikaeljan. Jack, with a record of 29-3-3 and 17 KOs, was stepping into the ring for the first time in two years. His last bout was a 12th-round TKO of Ilunga Junior Makabu to claim the belt. Originally, Jack was set to face Ryan Rozicki, but Rozicki had to withdraw in early April due to an injury sustained during training.
As for Mikaeljan, he entered the fight as the WBC champion in recess and was riding a four-fight winning streak following a decision loss to Mairis Briedis in November 2018. With a record of 27-3 and 12 KOs, Mikaeljan was certainly no pushover, making Jack’s victory all the more impressive.
So, what can we expect from this electrifying night of boxing? Well, for starters, it’s a chance to see if Canelo Alvarez can continue his reign of dominance and set up a mega-fight with Terence Crawford. Plus, we’ll get to see if William Scull can pull off an upset and make a name for himself on the global stage. And let’s not forget about the co-main event, where Badou Jack proved he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the cruiserweight division.
Stay tuned right here for live updates, results, and round-by-round analysis throughout the night. It’s going to be a night to remember, and you won’t want to miss a second of the action!
- Will Canelo Alvarez become the undisputed champion at 168 pounds once again?
- Can William Scull maintain his undefeated record against one of boxing’s biggest stars?
- How will Badou Jack’s victory impact the cruiserweight division moving forward?
Get ready for an unforgettable night of boxing, folks. It’s going to be a wild ride!
Originally Written by: Brett Okamoto
