In a charged atmosphere ahead of one of the world’s biggest boxing nights, the global stage at Boulevard City hosted the official weigh-in ceremony this evening (Friday) for all participants in “Fatal Fury”—the headline boxing event of this year’s Riyadh Season. The ceremony drew a large audience and widespread international media coverage, with cameras capturing the intense face-offs between fighters, adding to the mounting anticipation.
All fighters successfully made weight with no violations reported, underscoring the high level of readiness for this landmark event. The evening’s highlight came when Mexican superstar Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and his Cuban rival William Scull took to the stage for a tense and respectful face-off, which electrified the crowd and reflected the global excitement surrounding the bout.
The event card features several high-stakes preliminary fights leading up to the main event. Rising Mexican middleweight star Jaime Munguía is set to face French fighter Bruno Surace in what promises to be an intense and competitive matchup. In the heavyweight division, Congolese powerhouse Martin Bakole will battle Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba in a clash expected to deliver fireworks, with both fighters known for their knockout power and explosive styles.
Another key bout features Swedish veteran Badou Jack taking on Canadian Ryan Rozicki in a cruiserweight contest that pits seasoned experience against youthful ambition. Meanwhile, Mexican Marco Verde will face Michel Polina in a fast-paced super middleweight showdown. Additionally, a thrilling lightweight bout will see Cuban Bryan Leon square off against Mexican Aaron Guerrero—two rising talents aiming to leave a mark on the international boxing scene.
Boxing fans are in for an extraordinary evening tomorrow (Saturday), as Riyadh hosts the “Fatal Fury” fight card, headlined by the undisputed super middleweight world title bout between Canelo and Scull. The world will be watching this historic matchup, where both fighters aim to etch their names among boxing’s greats.
The event marks another milestone in Riyadh Season’s journey and highlights the Kingdom’s growing capability to host world-class global events with elite professionalism.