In just a few hours, William Scull will step into the ring with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh. While Scull enters the fight as a heavy underdog, he’s not coming in empty-handed. The 32-year-old Cuban has fought his way up the ranks, and for him, just landing this fight is a win in itself. It’s the kind of grind fans respect – like Josh Padley, who bounced back from a tough TKO loss to Shakur Stevenson in February and only after 3 months, came back swinging with a 5th-round TKO win over Marko Cvetanovic. Sometimes, the loss isn’t the end—it’s the lesson.

Now, back to tonight’s showdown. William Scull is still undefeated at 23-0 (9 KOs), and honestly, he’s got nothing to lose. Both he and Canelo are coming off unanimous decision wins, and they’ll both be making their 2025 debut. Weight-wise, there’s barely a difference— William Scull at 166 lbs, Canelo at 167. But before we break down the match even more, let’s take a step back. Ever wondered about the ethnic roots of both fighters? Let’s get into that.

Where is William Scull from? Ethnicity and nationality

Born in Cuba, William Scull’s boxing journey is anything but ordinary. Before relocating to Germany to further his career, he built a strong foundation that now supports his rise on the world stage. But beyond the gloves and the titles, there’s more to William Scull. Which is? His love for soccer which probably stemmed from him being in Argentine since training days and also having fought 11 fights since turning pro in 2016.

Known as “El Indomable”, the 33-year-old Cuban currently holds the IBF super middleweight world title, which he captured in 2024 after defeating Vladimir Shishkin in a unanimous decision. And now? He’s in the global spotlight after being chosen by Canelo Alvarez as the first opponent in a massive four-fight deal brokered by HE Turki Alalshikh. William Scull being born on June 6, 1992, in the small village of Zorrilla, Matanzas, Cuba was raised by a humble family. And it was his father—a former amateur boxer—who spotted his potential early and pushed him to compete. And now, the world is watching.

What religion does William Scull follow?

When it comes to William Scull’s personal life, very little is publicly known—especially about his religion. There’s no confirmed information out there, and Scull himself has kept that side of his life out of the spotlight. What we do know is that he currently lives in Mallorca, Spain, after spending time in Germany and starting his journey in Argentina, where he arrived with just an invitation letter in hand. Along the way, he even fathered a child with a woman who’s remained unidentified.

His roots trace back to Cuba, where his mother still lives. But not for long, if everything goes to plan. Scull reportedly hopes to bring her to Mallorca and even buy her a home there—with the money he’s earning just from stepping into the ring with Canelo Alvarez in Saudi Arabia. And while his last name “Scull” has English origins and ties to Christianity, that doesn’t necessarily reflect his personal beliefs. But, if you notice carefully, you’ll notice a small cross hanging from his neck—a subtle yet telling detail. Anyway, for now, that part of his life remains his own.

So, the big question is: Do you think William Scull, fueled by the dream of taking care of his mother, can actually pull off the upset against Canelo Alvarez tonight?