Boxing superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has fired a powerful verbal shot at his upcoming opponent William Scull ahead of their Saturday clash in Saudi Arabia, declaring that the Cuban challenger will be force-fed his right fist in the ring.
'The only thing he will eat on Saturday will be my right fist,' the Mexican champion stated during a pre-fight press conference at Riyadh's ANB Arena, responding to Scull's earlier comments about 'eating' the Mexican in their upcoming bout.
The high-stakes matchup represents a significant opportunity for unification in the super middleweight division. Alvarez currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles, while Scull possesses the IBF belt—the very championship Canelo relinquished in 2024 when he opted to face Edgar Berlanga instead of the Cuban contender.
Following Alvarez's decision, Scull secured the vacant IBF title by defeating Russian Vladimir Shishkin via unanimous decision. Now, all four major championship belts will be on the line in what promises to be an explosive confrontation.
'I'm getting ready to make history,' Alvarez emphasized, noting this match marks his first professional fight outside North America and initiates a lucrative four-fight agreement with Saudi Arabian promoters.
The 34-year-old Mexican champion, who brings a decorated record of 62 victories (39 by knockout), 2 draws, and only 2 defeats, dismissed Scull's pre-fight confidence with typical Canelo assurance.
'Everybody talks trash before the fight, but when they get in the ring with me, it's something different. He's going to feel something different, that's for sure,' Alvarez warned.
Scull, who turns 33 on June 6, remains undefeated through 23 professional bouts with 9 knockouts. The Cuban fighter referenced his personal journey during the press event, drawing parallels between his life challenges and fighting style.
'I fled Cuba, crossed borders and now I'm here to win. I don't care what the press says about me. I will fight calmly and with strategy,' the IBF champion asserted.
According to Statbet analysis, this championship unification bout represents one of the most significant boxing events of the year, with Canelo entering as favorite despite Scull's perfect professional record.
Fans worldwide await this clash of champions, where Alvarez looks to cement his legacy while Scull aims to prove his breakthrough championship victory was no fluke.
