Canelo Next Fight: First of Four-Bout Riyadh Deal Confirmed

Canelo Next Fight: The Saul “Canelo” Alvarez rumour mill has been in overdrive during the last week in the boxing world, with Terence Crawford, Jake Paul and a plethora of other fighters mentioned as possible opponents. The plans for Alvarez now appear to be taking shape with the Mexican signing a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season and the first opponent now being revealed as William Scull.

Canelo Next Fight: Start of Four Fight Riyadh Season Deal

Canelo Next Fight Officially Confirmed for Riyadh Season

The boxing world has been speculating what would be next for Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez but following the announcement of his Riyadh Season deal, attention then shifted to who would be the opponents. Turki Alalshikh head of Riyadh Season and the General Entertainment Authority announced via his personal X account that Canelo, the Ring, WBO, WBA, WBC super middleweight champion would face undefeated IBF world champion William Scull.

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Alvarez-Scull will occur in the morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, allowing fight fans in the U.S. and Mexico to watch the fight in the evening.

It was widely reported that Scull was a potential opponent for Canelo and it’s now confirmed that Alvarez will have the opportunity to become the undisputed champion at 168 lbs once again.

Canelo Next Fight: Plans for After William Scull

Canelo has never been a fighter to overlook an opponent, and despite previously relinquishing his IBF crown instead of facing Scull, the Mexican will be fully ready for this opportunity to regain the IBF strap. Should he come through the May 3 fight, Canelo will face four-division world champion Terence Crawford for undisputed glory. The targeted date of September 13 at Allegiant Stadium still remains according to The Ring, but UNLV Rebels are still scheduled to play their home game against Idaho State at the Allegiant Stadium.

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Apart from the Scull fight and the planned mega showdown with “Bud” Crawford in September, Canelo has two more bouts scheduled for 2026 under the Riyadh Season banner, with potential opponents like Dmitry Bivol and Hamzah Sheeraz mentioned.

With upcoming fights already set and more in the works for Canelo and other top fighters, it’s full steam ahead for the Riyadh Season train. This promises to be one exciting ride.