Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) will quickly face William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) for the undisputed tremendous middleweight championship.
Their battle headlines a Riyadh Season card on the ANB Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Boxing followers world wide can catch the motion stay as a pay-per-view (PPV) on DAZN. (Observe: Riyadh Season is a state-funded leisure and sports activities pageant. The Saudi Arabian Basic Leisure Authority is liable for its group).
Canelo enters the competition because the reigning WBC, WBA and WBO 168-lb champion. However, Scull might be defending his IBF title. Forward of their conflict on Could 3, each males spoke at a press convention. Under is a few of what they needed to say.
Canelo vs. William Scull Press Convention Quotes
Canelo
“[Professional fight number 67] feels the identical for me,” mentioned the WBC, WBA and WBO champion. “I really like boxing. I take pleasure in boxing and for me it’s the identical. I’m very excited to be right here in Riyadh. That’s the one change. It’s one in all my desires, combating in a foreign country. Now I’m about to do it and I’m excited. It’s the identical for me. It’s the identical pleasure, motivation and I’m prepared for Saturday.”
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“On the starting it was a little bit tough [being in Saudi Arabia]. Little bit completely different for the time, for the climate, too. It’s just a little bit heavy [sic] however that’s why I come three weeks earlier than as a result of I knew this is gonna occur, however, I’m prepared now.”
William Scull
“We have been shocked [that he chose to fight us], to be trustworthy,” mentioned the IBF champion via an interpreter. “However, you’re all the time in coaching and also you’re prepared and you’re serious about the likelihood that one thing might come alongside about this. And I’ve to thank Group Canelo for accepting this battle. We’re trying ahead to going out with an important battle.”
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“We’ll should take it spherical by spherical. I’ve had an important preparation and I’m a boxer that may handle all kinds of distances throughout the ring, completely different ranges. We’ll should see how that plan develops. We’re not going to go loopy all through the battle, however we’re not gonna go into the battle plan now as a result of that may be giving a bonus, placing meals on the desk of our opponents.”
Struggle Prediction
Canelo is an enormous favorite on this contest. Whereas Scull has spent a number of years within the skilled ranks, he has but to show one thing that may trigger concern for his opponent. Neither fighter has had a win by way of stoppage in fairly a while, so anticipate this bout to go the gap. Count on Canelo to have the ability to outbox the Cuban and ultimately win by way ofunanimous choice.
Full Press Convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button under. Video courtesy of DAZN Boxing.
