Canelo Alvarez next fight: Date and latest news as Mexican set for Saudi bow and then eyes Terence Crawford showdown
Canelo Alvarez is one of boxing’s pound-for-pound greats and his next opponent is set. Since losing for only the second time in his career to Dmitry Bivol in 2022, Canelo has won his last five fights taking his record to 62-2-2. Canelo beat Berlanga in his most recent fightRey Del Rio/PBC The Mexican increased his stunning win tally by beating Edgar Berlanga when he last took to the ring in September 2024. And he has a massive 2025 ahead, with two fights booked in, including a potential all-timer. Canelo Alvarez: Next fight Canelo is set to face William Scull next in an undisputed title clash at super-middleweight level. The Mexican had his IBF title stripped last year after initially refusing to face Scull to set up his bout against Berlanga. Scull then claimed the belt outright, and now, Canelo wants to be undisputed once more, so he’s facing Scull. The fight is set to be held on Cinco De Mayo weekend, but it won’t be in Mexico. Instead, Canelo will make his long-awaited Riyadh Season debut. The feeling around this contest is that the Mexican will win because he already has another fight lined up. Canelo is set to fight in Saudi Arabia for the first timeGetty Boxing fans have long wanted to see would prefer is Canelo versus Terence Crawford. And as long as Canelo beats Scull, then we will finally see this contest because a deal has been agreed. The two pound-for-pound greats had looked like they would never meet after some miscommunication between Canelo and Turki Alashikh, but those issues have been resolved. This clash will see Crawford step up in weight, while it is set to take place in September in Las Vegas. Crawford is a four-weight world champion and will fight CaneloMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing And despite approaching 38, Crawford has no intention of retiring before facing Canelo. Speaking about his future recently, he said: “I’m going to retire from boxing before I let boxing retire me. “I always said that. I’m going to retire on my own terms and I’m going to feel good because everything that I did, I did it my way. “Whether it took me however many years to get to the point where I am at; I did it my way.” Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Date and how to follow This 12-round super-middleweight title fight is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, which is ‘Cinco De Mayo’ weekend in Mexico. It is being held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The main event ringwalks are currently scheduled for around 10pm UK time. It will be shown in the UK and US on DAZN PPV. The price for the event has yet to be confirmed, and you can find out more information about DAZN here. talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week, and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Betting with talkSPORT BET Bet £10 on any fight and get £30 in free bets CLAIM HERE T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10 on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 3x £10 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly Check out all the latest free bets and betting offers from talkSPORT and our partners.
Canelo Alvarez is one of boxing’s pound-for-pound greats and his next opponent is set.
Since losing for only the second time in his career to Dmitry Bivol in 2022, Canelo has won his last five fights taking his record to 62-2-2.
The Mexican increased his stunning win tally by beating Edgar Berlanga when he last took to the ring in September 2024.
And he has a massive 2025 ahead, with two fights booked in, including a potential all-timer.
Canelo Alvarez: Next fight
Canelo is set to face William Scull next in an undisputed title clash at super-middleweight level.
The Mexican had his IBF title stripped last year after initially refusing to face Scull to set up his bout against Berlanga.
Scull then claimed the belt outright, and now, Canelo wants to be undisputed once more, so he’s facing Scull.
The fight is set to be held on Cinco De Mayo weekend, but it won’t be in Mexico.
Instead, Canelo will make his long-awaited Riyadh Season debut.
The feeling around this contest is that the Mexican will win because he already has another fight lined up.
Boxing fans have long wanted to see would prefer is Canelo versus Terence Crawford.
And as long as Canelo beats Scull, then we will finally see this contest because a deal has been agreed.
The two pound-for-pound greats had looked like they would never meet after some miscommunication between Canelo and Turki Alashikh, but those issues have been resolved.
This clash will see Crawford step up in weight, while it is set to take place in September in Las Vegas.
And despite approaching 38, Crawford has no intention of retiring before facing Canelo.
Speaking about his future recently, he said: “I’m going to retire from boxing before I let boxing retire me.
“I always said that. I’m going to retire on my own terms and I’m going to feel good because everything that I did, I did it my way.
“Whether it took me however many years to get to the point where I am at; I did it my way.”
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull: Date and how to follow
This 12-round super-middleweight title fight is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, which is ‘Cinco De Mayo’ weekend in Mexico.
It is being held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The main event ringwalks are currently scheduled for around 10pm UK time.
It will be shown in the UK and US on DAZN PPV.
The price for the event has yet to be confirmed, and you can find out more information about DAZN here.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week, and talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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