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Canelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut

Canelo aims to land knockout blow against Scull in Saudi debut

Arab News02-05-2025
RIYADH: Mexican boxing legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will be looking to unify the super middleweight titles this weekend, when he squares off with IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
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