Riyadh: The exceptional boxing event ‘Fatal Fury’ is set to launch in Riyadh on May 3 as part of the Riyadh Season, hosted at the anb Arena. It will feature a highly anticipated bout for the undisputed super middleweight world championship, pitting Mexican champion Saul ‘Canelo’ lvarez against Cuban champion William Scull.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the boxing event will open with a lineup of exciting preliminary fights, headlined by a fast-paced and powerful middleweight showdown between Mexican Jaime Mungua and Frenchman Bruno Surace. Congolese boxer Martin Bakole will take on Nigerian Efe Ajagba in a heavyweight clash, while in the cruiserweight division, Sweden’s Badou Jack will face Canadian Ryan Rozicki in a fight that brings experience head-to-head with ambition.
The event also features a super welterweight bout between Mexican Marco Verde and Michel Polina, as well as a lightweight matchup between Cuban Bryan Leon and Mexican Aaron Guerrero, both seeking to establish themselves among boxing’s global elite. This evening will mark Canelo lvarez’s first defense of his four major titles (WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO) outside the United States and Mexico, highlighting Riyadh Season’s rising global prominence and positioning the Saudi capital as a major hub for world-class boxing.
‘Fatal Fury’ is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s broader series of international events. It supports its strategy to become a leading destination for combat sports and offers a comprehensive sports entertainment experience for boxing fans locally and globally.