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RIYADH SEASON SAÚL “CANELO” ÁLVAREZ VS. WILLIAM SCULL OFFICIAL WEIGHTS DAZN PPV EVENT TOMORROW SATURDAY, MAY 3

Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull – 12 rounds, Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship

Canelo Álvarez – 167.1 lbs

William Scull – 166.1 lbs

Álvarez: “This is a beautiful experience for me to be able to come here and fulfill my dream of fighting in another country… I don’t care about the height or size. If you’re a good fighter, it doesn’t matter. I’ve been in there with everybody.”

Scull: “I know exactly what I need to do. I put together a great game plan and I’m going to adhere to it.…I’m going to show everyone what William Scull is made of and take the undisputed championship back home.”

Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian – 12 rounds, WBC Cruiserweight World Championship

Badou Jack – 200 lbs

Noel Mikaelian – 198.1 lbs

Jack: “I’m not 41, he looks 10 years older than me…Every fight is important to me. All of the back and forth about belts doesn’t matter; we’ll find out who’s the best tomorrow night…There are levels to boxing. I take care of my body, so I feel like I’m the young buck in this fight.”

Mikaelian: “This is just another fight. I’m the champion, and I’m gonna defend my belt. I love all the Mexican fans here, they bring boxing to life…Badou is doing what he has to do. He says age is just a number, but he’s 41 and I wish him all the best tomorrow night…He’s a veteran who knows what he’s doing and I respect that and I don’t underestimate him…Tomorrow is my night.”

Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace – 12 rounds, Super Middleweight Rematch

Jaime Munguia – 167.7 lbs

Bruno Surace – 167.7 lbs

Munguia: “I’m very excited, and I can’t wait for the moment where I get back into the ring. I’m ready for this fight… I’m full of adrenaline, and I’ve put in so much work because I know I have to bring this victory home. It’s gonna be a great night.”

Surace: “I know that Munguia is a champion and I’m very excited to share the ring with him again… I’ve prepared well, and I have the will to win. Just like the first fight. I will give everything.”

Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba, 10 rounds, Heavyweights

Martin Bakole – 299 lbs

Efe Ajagba – 240 lbs

Bakole: “We’re saving everything for tomorrow… The talking is over. We have a war tomorrow, and the best fighter will win.”

Ajagba: “I’m very confident and ready to fight. I’m looking forward to Saturday night.”

Richard Riakporhe vs. Kevin Nicolas Espindola, 8 rounds, Heavyweights

Richard Riakporhe – 235 lbs

Kevin Nicolas Espindola – 297 lbs

Riakporhe: “The weight difference is no problem for me… I feel really good. I can eat normally, and I feel healthier. I’m punching hard, so everyone tune in. When I’m in the ring, you know the bombs are gonna go off.”

Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Rocha Guerrero, 6 rounds, Light Heavyweights

Brayan Leon – 169.1 lbs

Aaron Rocha Guerrero – 166.1 lbs

Leon: “I was just showing him one last bit of disrespect during our stare down before we get into the ring tomorrow…This is a very important fight for me, so I’m very excited. I need to show the hard work that I put in and win by knockout. I give him maximum three rounds.”

Marco Verde vs. Michel Galvan Polina, 6 rounds, Middleweights

Marco Verde – 158.7 lbs

Michel Galvan Polina – 159.8 lbs

Verde: “This is very different from the amateurs, and I’m very happy to have the time to recover. This is my pro debut and I need to put on a good show… I want to fight my style. I’m always looking for the counterpunch.”

Mohammed Alakel vs. Alexander Morales, 6 rounds, Super Featherweights

Mohammed Alakel – 134.1 lbs

Alexander Morales – 133.6 lbs

Alakel: “I’m looking forward to this. Just one day to go and I’m excited. All the hard work is done and hopefully I can put on a great performance for my people… There’s no pressure; hopefully I become 4-0 tomorrow.”

Álvarez and Scull hit the scales before a historic Saturday night as they headline an eight-fight card as part of DAZN’s Knockout Weekend Bundle — two back-to-back nights of world-class boxing, available exclusively on DAZN PPV. TONIGHT (5 p.m. ET), Friday, May 2, The Ring Magazine presents FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, a first-of-its-kind five-fight card live from Times Square featuring Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, and Teofimo Lopez. One night later, Canelo vs.Scull headlines an electric Riyadh Season event on Saturday, May 3, as Álvarez and Scull fight for the Undisputed Super Middleweight Title. Fans can watch both events for just $90 (pricing may vary by market). For full details, visitDAZN.com/boxing.

 

 

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