Canelo Alvarez is gearing up to face Cuban contender William Scull on Saturday, May 3rd, with the action streaming live on DAZN. The famed weekend of Cinco de Mayo sees Mexico’s boxing icon stepping into the ring—not in the usual vibrant locales of Vegas or Guadalajara, but all the way over in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And if you’re in the UK, here’s what that means: the main event kicks off at 4 AM on Sunday morning. Yep, once again, UK fans are pulling the short straw.
Fight Timing Details
For folks eager to catch Alvarez and Scull square off:
- USA (ET): Saturday, May 3 – 11:00 PM
- USA (PT): Saturday, May 3 – 8:00 PM
- UK (BST): Sunday, May 4 – 4:00 AM
- Saudi Arabia (KSA): Sunday, May 4 – 6:00 AM
- Australia (AEST): Sunday, May 4 – 1:00 PM
Yes, you read that right—4 AM in the UK. Mornings have never been kind to British boxing fans when it comes to Saudi Arabia cards. Meanwhile, over in the States, they’re casually sipping on some drinks, and down under in Australia, fans are chowing down on meat pies.
Catch It All on DAZN
If you’re planning to watch Canelo Alvarez battle it out with Scull— along with the entire Fatal Fury: City of Wolves undercard—you’ll need to get on DAZN via Pay-Per-View, available worldwide.
Not currently a DAZN subscriber? They offer multiple plans:
- Annual Super Saver: £119.99 upfront for the year, averaging out to £9.99/month.
- Monthly Instalments: £14.99/month, to ease the financial blow.
- Monthly Flexible: £24.99/month, with the ability to cancel without hassle.
A Glimpse Into the Undercard
Brace yourself, because the undercard promises some wild match-ups:
- Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace: Expect Munguia to go all out—no strategic chess playing here.
- Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba: It’s going to be a hefty slugfest; think clashing refrigerators.
- Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Rocha Guerrero: Leon is on a streak with six wins by knockouts; someone’s likely going down.
- Marco Verde vs. Michel Galvan Polina: It’s Verde’s debut, and Galvan’s track record isn’t exactly striking fear.
- Badou Jack vs. Ryan Rozicki: Jack’s presence is puzzling these days; he’s more infamous for social media snafus than recent boxing feats.
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Saudi Arabia
It’s a peculiar setup. Here we have Canelo Alvarez, epitomizing Mexican boxing grandeur, throwing down over Cinco de Mayo—not in Vegas or Guadalajara but in Riyadh. There’ll be no mariachi, no tequila, no festive parades—just the dazzling lure of oil wealth and LED displays. It’s as odd as celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in North Korea.
Sure, Canelo’s entitled to pursue massive paychecks, but there’s no denying that this arrangement feels off. Cinco de Mayo is synonymous with vibrant festivities and cultural pride, yet here it unfolds amidst an ocean of sand and silence.
The Loyal, Hard-Done-By UK Boxing Fans
It must be said: British boxing fans are second to none when it comes to loyalty—and suffering. Whether it’s a Saudi showdown or a Vegas event, they’re up at ungodly hours, fueled by caffeine and sheer determination.
So, as Saturday night bleeds into Sunday morning on May 3rd, there they’ll be, eyes heavy yet steadfast. They’ll be alone in their living rooms, yelling at buffering screens while watching Canelo do his thing against an undefeated opponent who might be out of his depth.
Come rain or shine, 4 AM or otherwise, British fans endure because that’s what die-hard boxing enthusiasts do. This isn’t just a sport—it’s a battle.
Let’s gear up for another memorable clash. See you at 4 AM, you devoted bunch!
