Canelo and William Scull Press Conference

Mexican superstar and world champion Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) and William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) of Cuba held their press conference Thursday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York to officially announce their undisputed super middleweight title fight on May 3 part of the Riyadh Season at Anb Arena, in Saudi Arabia.

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez

“I’m grateful for all of you, coming out here to support me. Let’s make history.”

“It´s going to be a difficult fight against a complicated style of boxing like the Cuban style. I'm going to try my best to hurt my opponent on May 3.

“I’m not thinking about September. I’m 100% focused on Scull for May 3.”

“Fighting in Saudi Arabia is something new for me, but I’m ready to fight anywhere because Canelo’s territory is everywhere worldwide.”

William Scull

“I’m thrilled to be here. And I’m ready to show the world that yes, we can.”

“Nothing comes easy in boxing, everyone knows that. Everything I’ve earned has been through shutting doubters up. I feel firm and sure of myself, and the winner on May 3 won’t be decided until the final round.”

“I rely on my fundamentals, and I’ve sacrificed a lot to be here…I want people to know that anything is possible. I’m a humble warrior that’s proud to represent my fellow Cubans and I’m ready to shock the world with an upset on May 3.”

Eddy Reynoso

“We are going to be up against the Cuban school of boxing, which is among the best in the world, and a World Champion. We respect both Scull and his team very much”

“We are going to work hard as always with a lot of discipline and effort, Canelo is always at the gym. We will be undisputed for a second time.”

FRANQUOIS AIDAMA. William Scull’s trainer.

“We are working hard. We know that Canelo is one of the best ever, but you are going to see the best of William Scull on May 3”