Canelo Alvarez Beats William Scull by Unanimous Decision in Riyadh
Last updated: 22 October 2026. Date: 3 May 2025. Venue: ANB Arena (formerly The Venue) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Result: Saul Canelo Alvarez beat William Scull by unanimous decision.
On 3 May 2025, Saul Canelo Alvarez faced William Scull in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alvarez beat Scull by unanimous decision. Scull was the IBF champion going into the fight, and the win made Alvarez the undisputed super middleweight champion again.
Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull Result
Saul Canelo Alvarez beat William Scull by unanimous decision in Riyadh on 3 May 2025. This fight has already taken place and this page is retained as a results report.
Result: Canelo Alvarez defeated William Scull by unanimous decision.
The Fighters: Paths to Glory
Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez
Hailing from Guadalajara, Mexico, Canelo Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) has established himself as one of boxing’s premier talents. At 34, he boasts a decades-long career, capturing world titles across four weight divisions. Known for his defensive prowess and counterpunching skills, Canelo’s recent victories include unanimous decision wins over Edgar Berlanga and Jaime Munguia in 2024.
William ‘El Indomable’ Scull
Cuban-born William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs), fighting out of Germany, has quietly risen through the super middleweight ranks. The 32-year-old clinched the IBF title in October 2024 with a unanimous decision over Vladimir Shishkin. Scull’s technical style and resilience have earned him the moniker ‘El Indomable’ (The Indomitable), reflecting his unyielding spirit in the ring.
What Was at Stake
All major super middleweight titles were on the line in this fight:
- Canelo Álvarez: WBA, WBC, and WBO titles
- William Scull: IBF title
Alvarez won the fight by unanimous decision and regained undisputed status at 168 pounds, a distinction he first achieved in 2021. Scull went into the fight as the IBF champion.
Undercard: Munguia vs Surace II
The co-main event was a rematch between Jaime Munguia and Bruno Surace. In December 2024, Surace handed Munguia his first knockout loss. No undercard results are stated in this report.
- Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace
- Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba
- Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba
- Badou Jack vs. Ryan Rozicki
- Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina
- Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero
Betting Odds Before the Fight
Early betting lines heavily favoured Alvarez before the fight, with odds makers listing him as a -3000 favourite, while Scull stood as a +1300 underdog. Alvarez went on to win by unanimous decision.
Result and What It Means
Alvarez beat Scull by unanimous decision, so he became the undisputed super middleweight champion again. No scorecards are stated in this report.
- Result: Saul Canelo Alvarez beat William Scull by unanimous decision.
- Titles: Scull was the IBF champion going into the fight, and Alvarez became undisputed again with the win.
Broadcast Details
The event was broadcast on DAZN Pay-Per-View in both the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the original event information.
The fight between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull ended with Alvarez winning by unanimous decision in Riyadh on 3 May 2025, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion again.