Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull UK start time, TV channel and full undercard
Canelo Alvarez and William Scull face off at the ANB Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Going up against Mexican Canelo Alvarez is "El Indomable".
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Canelo Alvarez is back in the ring for the first time since September and will face Cuban fighter William Scull.
Thirty-four-year-old Alvarez has not lost a fight since 2022, where he was beaten by Dmitry Bivol.
Since then, he has ruled mighty over Gennadiy Golovkin, John Ryder, Jermell Charlo, Jaime Munguia and Edgar Berlanga.
The Mexican has signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, and this bout will be his first in the Middle East, and his first outside of the Americas.
Scull has been training in Spain ahead of this fight, and was been pictured with British fighter Conor Benn at Metasport Gym in Mallorca.
He's a rising name aiming to establish himself in the upper echelons of professional boxing.
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Here's everything you need to know about the fight, it's being billed as 'Fatal Fury: City of Wolves'.
What time does Canelo v Scull start?
Canelo vs Scull will take place at around 4am UK time on Sunday, May 4, at the ANB Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Viewing details
Canelo v Scull is being shown live on DAZN pay-per-view.
It costs £21.99 and can be viewed on the DAZN app on smart TV, mobile phone, tablet and desktop.
Who's on the undercard?
MAIN EVENT: Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull – Super Middleweight
Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace – Super Middleweight
Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba – Heavyweight
Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian – Cruiserweight
Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina – Light Middleweight
Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero – Middleweight
Quotes corner
Canelo Alvarez: "He's a good fighter," the Mexican told DAZN. "He's a good fighter. He knows how to use his reach. He's fast, and he knows how to use the ring. But I have already fought everybody.
"It's going to be difficult at the beginning of the fight, and then I need to figure it out. Every fighter brings you a challenge and I'm going to find out that day.
"He's fast, he moves a lot, he's very difficult. I think he's going to be a challenge for me. But no disrespect to him, I don't take anything easy. I've fought everybody and I'm ready for everything. I feel confident because of my training and I feel ready for anything."
William Scull: "I'm thrilled to be here. And I'm ready to show the world that yes, we can." the Cuban told Queensbury Promotions. "Nothing comes easy in boxing, everyone knows that.
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"Everything I've earned has been through shutting doubters up. I feel firm and sure of myself, and the winner on May 3 won't be decided until the final round."
"I rely on my fundamentals, and I've sacrificed a lot to be here. I want people to know that anything is possible. I'm a humble warrior that's proud to represent my fellow Cubans and I'm ready to shock the world with an upset."
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