- Canelo Alvarez takes on William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight world title.
- The match will take place inside The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Alvarez is the -830 heavy favorite, and Scull is the +750 overwhelming underdog.
Canelo Alvarez is back in action on May 3, as he will face the IBF super middleweight champion William Scull for the undisputed crown in the division inside The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Mexican superstar has the opportunity to recapture the IBF belt that was stripped from him last year and extend his current win streak to six. Alvarez heads into the unification bout as the heavy favorite with -830 boxing odds.
On the other hand, Scull is the overwhelming underdog with +750 odds at the BetMGM sportsbook. Scull’s lack of experience in top-level matches and low-tier opponents is the other factor in his role as the underdog in this match.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull Odds
- Canelo Alvarez: -830
- William Scull: +750
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Prediction
There is a reason why Alvarez is the heavy favorite against Scull in this upcoming fight, and these odds will prove the discrepancy in level between Alvarez and Scull, as the Mexican superstar would overwhelm the Cuban fighter en route to my prediction of a TKO/KO finish.
Alvarez’s power, precision, and combinations would be too much for Scull to handle, especially since his fighting style is more defensive. He relies on counterattacks and calculated attacks, and uses his jab to set up his best offense.
But Alvarez has repeatedly proven that he can penetrate these defenses and inflict damage on his opponents. Additionally, Alvarez likes his stylistic matchup against taller opponents because it allows him to find their chin despite them ducking under during fights.
Although Alvarez hasn’t scored a stoppage victory since November 2021, as he won his last five matches via decision, I still believe that he can turn back the clock and produce a highlight-reel finish against Scull with a vintage performance.
Canelo Alvarez’s Recent Fight Results
Alvarez is a four-division boxing world champion with championships in the junior middleweight, middleweight, super middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions. The Mexican superstar only has two losses in his pro career, courtesy of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol.
He currently has a five-fight win streak with victories over Gennadiy Golovkin, John Ryder, Jermell Charlo, Jaime Munguia, and, most recently, Edgar Berlanga, who he defeated last September to retain his WBC and WBO super middleweight world titles.
William Scull’s Recent Fight Results
Scull is an undefeated boxer from Cuba with an impressive pro record of 23 wins and a 39% TKO/KO rate. He made his pro debut in November 2016 and has swept all his matches since. He has also captured several minor boxing titles.
During his last fight, he unanimously beat Vladimir Shishkin to capture the IBF world super welterweight title, after Alvarez was stripped of the belt last year after not facing Scull as the mandatory challenger. Now, he has the opportunity to face the boxing icon.
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Tale of the Tape
| Canelo Alvarez | William Scull | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 34 | 32 |
| Height | 5’7½” | 5’11” |
| Record | 62-2-2 | 23-0 |
| Reach | 70.5 inches | 73 inches |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| TKO/KO Percentage | 63% | 39% |
Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull: Start Time
May 3, 5 p.m. E.T.
May 3, 4 p.m. C.T.
May 3, 3 p.m. M.T.
May 3, 2 p.m. P.T.
