Canelo vs. Scull: How much money does Saúl Álvarez make per fight?
The Canelo vs. Scull fight promises not only to generate great expectations, but also a huge fortune for the boxers
Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is gearing up for his upcoming fight in Saudi Arabia this Saturday, May 3, where he will face Cuban fighter William Scull. The pugilist from Jalisco is not only aiming to win the IBF title, but also to earn a huge fortune after stepping into the ring. Here’s how much money is at stake in the Canelo vs. Scull bout.
How much will Canelo earn vs. Scull?
It has been revealed that Canelo Álvarez’s contract with Turki Al-Alshikh includes a total payout of $400 million for five fights, meaning that for facing William Scull, the Mexican boxer will receive at least $80 million guaranteed.
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However, that may not be the final amount, as Canelo has the potential to significantly increase his earnings. Including revenue from PPV (pay-per-view) sales and sponsorships, his income from this fight in the Middle East could reach between $110 and $120 million.
How much does Canelo Álvarez earn per fight?
Canelo Álvarez’s fights always generate huge expectations—and substantial earnings. While the Mexican boxer doesn’t earn the same amount for each fight, the last time he stepped into the ring to face Édgar Berlanga, Canelo earned $65 million, with $35 million coming from the fight itself and the rest from broadcasting rights and ticket sales.
Previously, after his bout with Jaime Munguía, Álvarez earned between $30 and $35 million. In his fight with Jermell Charlo, he earned at least $10 million.
What is Canelo Álvarez’s net worth?
Currently, Saúl Álvarez’s net worth is estimated at around $355 million, money he has earned throughout his professional boxing career.
Who has defeated Canelo?
Although Canelo Álvarez has had a highly successful boxing career, it hasn’t been without setbacks. He has suffered two losses. The first occurred on September 14, 2013, when he was defeated by American Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The second loss also happened in Las Vegas on May 7, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena, where Russian Dmitry Bivol beat him by unanimous decision with scorecards of 115-113.
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What is William Scull’s record?
William Scull remains undefeated with an impressive record of 23 wins, 9 of them by knockout, and no draws or losses. His most recent fight took place on October 19, 2024, against Vladimir Shishkin at the Stadthalle in Falkensee. On that occasion, the Cuban boxer won the IBF super middleweight title by unanimous decision over the Russian.
What is Canelo Álvarez’s record?
Canelo Álvarez has an outstanding professional record of 66 fights, with 62 wins, including 39 by knockout. He also has two draws and two losses. In world title bouts, the Mexican ranks as the third boxer with the highest punch accuracy at 36%. For power punches, his 46% accuracy places him fifth in that category.
Canelo vs. Scull: Where to watch the live broadcast?
The Canelo vs. Scull fight will be broadcast on DAZN.
Biography of Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez was born on July 18, 1990, in San Agustín, a community on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Jalisco. From a young age, his father instilled a strong work ethic in him, while his brother Rigoberto sparked his passion for boxing by gifting him his first pair of gloves when he was just 10 years old. While helping his father sell popsicles in the streets of Juanacatlán and serving fruit drinks in the mornings, Canelo dreamed of becoming a professional boxing champion. In the afternoons, he trained tirelessly at José “Chepo” Reynoso’s gym.
As a child, Saúl was often teased and nicknamed because of his appearance. Ironically, one of those nicknames, “El Canelo”, would later become a symbol of success and resilience. At age 15, he made his professional debut on October 29, 2005, at the Arena Chololo Larios in Tonalá. That night, he defeated Abraham González by technical knockout in the fourth round—an early sign of the talent that would take him to the top of the boxing world.
From his earliest fights, he faced much older and stronger opponents. However, that never stopped him: in 2006, just one year after his debut, he had already become middleweight champion of the state of Jalisco.
