Canelo Álvarez and William Scull came face to face on May 2, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the official weigh-in ahead of their highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title fight. The bout is set to take place on May 3 at the Kingdom Arena and will be streamed globally on DAZN pay-per-view.

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Weigh-In Results:

Canelo Álvarez: 167.1 lbs

William Scull: 166.1 lbs

 

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Both fighters made weight successfully, clearing the final hurdle before stepping into the ring. Canelo, the reigning WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, will attempt to defend his belts against Scull, who holds the IBF title. This clash will unify all four major titles in the division.

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Face-Off Sparks Tension

Following the weigh-in, the ceremonial face-off provided fans with a preview of the intensity expected on fight night. Canelo, calm and confident, locked eyes with Scull in a long, tense staredown. Scull, unbeaten and hungry, showed no signs of backing down.

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The energy between the two was electric, signaling a war in the ring. While Canelo remains the favorite, Scull’s undefeated record and physical readiness suggest he’s not just showing up to participate—he’s coming to win.

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What’s at Stake?

For Canelo, a victory could set up a blockbuster bout against Terence Crawford later this year. For Scull, defeating boxing’s biggest star would catapult him into superstardom and make him the undisputed king at 168 pounds.

 

Fans around the world are now eagerly counting down to Saturday night, where legacies will be tested and only one man will leave the ring as the undisputed super middleweight champion.