William Scull will soon be seeking to become the third person to defeat Canelo Alvarez in a fight.
On Saturday, May 3, it will be Scull lining up against Alvarez in the ring as a main event. The match will take place in Saudi Arabia, the first time that Alvarez has ever boxed outside of North America.
Scull and Alvarez are competing to become the men’s undisputed super middleweight champion.
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Here’s everything to know about Alvarez’s opponent in his 67th career fight, from Scull’s background to the odds for the match.
MORE: Full undercard breakdown for Alvarez vs. Scull
Who is William Scull?
Scull, whose full name is William Scull Yero, is a Cuban boxer who has held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-middleweight title since 2024.
He first turned professional in 2016 and has since competed in 23 matches. Most recently, Scull defeated Russian boxer Vladimir Shishkin by decision in Falkensee, Germany, to claim the IBF super-middleweight title.
Scull stands at 5-1 and also has the nickname “El Indomable.”Â
Where is William Scull from?
Scull is from Matanzas, Cuba, which is around 56 miles east of the capital, Havana.
He now trains out of Berlin, Germany. Scull has fought in the U.S. just once, when he beat Sean Hemphill by decision in May 2024.
William Scull boxing record
Scull comes into his fight against Alvarez with a 23-0 record. Nine of those have come via knockout.
William Scull age vs. Canelo Alvarez
Scull is 32, having began his professional boxing career in 2016. He’ll turn 33 on June 6.
Alvarez, on the other hand, is 34, having began his professional career much younger than Scull. He became professional at age 15 and now has 66 career fights under his belt. Alvarez will turn 35 on July 18.
Why is Canelo Alvarez fighting William Scull?
Alvarez is fighting Scull in an attempt to reclaim the IBF super middleweight title. Alvarez held the title previously, then was stripped of it because he didn’t fight Scull, his mandatory challenger.
Alvarez is now under a new deal with Riyadh Season, which is reportedly for five total fights. This is the first fight of the deal.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull odds
DraftKings has Alvarez listed as a heavy favorite at -3000, with the underdog Scull sitting at +1400.
