Canelo Alvarez's next fight: Opponent, date, start time, how to watch & odds

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez returns to action against William Scull in May, and here's everything you need to know about the undisputed super-middleweight champion's next scheduled bout.

Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez will return to action against William Scull this spring as he bids to re-establish himself as the undisputed super-middleweight king in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The 34-year-old was forced to surrender his IBF title last year after opting against a mandatory defence against Scull, but in a bizarre twist, he will now face the recently crowned Cuban champion for his former belt after inking a multi-fight agreement with Turki Alalshikh's Riyadh Season.

Here's everything you need to know about Canelo Alvarez's next fight...

Canelo Alvarez's next fight opponent

William Scull is one of the top contenders in the super-middleweight division and is currently in possession of the IBF super-middleweight title which Canelo, of course, previously held.

The unbeaten super-middleweight beat Vladimir Shishkin last October for the then vacant belt, and will now put it on the line in his first defence against the Mexican pound-for-pound king.

Canelo Alvarez's next fight date

Canelo Alvarez v William Scull will take place in the early hours of Sunday 4th May, 2025, during Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Canelo Alvarez's next fight start time

The bout between Canelo Alvarez v William Scull is expected to get underway at 04:00 (BST), which will be 06:00 local time. although this is dependent upon the length of the undercard bouts.

Canelo Alvarez's next fight where to watch

The undisputed title bout between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull will be screened live and exclusive on DAZN to subscribers in the UK.

Canelo Alvarez's next fight odds