A look at the Canelo Alvarez next opponent 2025 coming up on May 3rd and why some boxing fans should not assume Crawford vs Canelo is a cert.
Canelo is not underestimating William Scull — the world champion at 168lbs from Cuba next month.
32-year-old Scull has a record of 23-0-9 KO and is no mug. That’s for sure.
The reigning IBF (International Boxing Federation) middleweight champion from Cuba will be bringing hell to Alvarez.
The fight in Saudi needs Canelo to win for him to then face Terence Crawford in September.
Cubans are styles Alvarez has found challenging previously.
What’s more, Scull will have a lot of reach and size on Alvarez as well.
Something Alvarez could not over come against Dmitry Bivol for instance.
A very tough fight next month but Alvarez will likely he be very sharp.
He needs to box at his best to win and he knows it.
Not a bad undercard here either.
Roll on Cinco De Mayo.
Alvarez’ WBC and WBO (World Boxing Council and World Boxing Council) belts will also be on the line so it’s a unification bout too.