William Scull was paid an estimated purse of between $3 million and $5 million for his fight against Canelo Alvarez, which took place on May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This payday was the biggest of Scull's career, significantly higher than his previous highest purse of around $300,000, and it is considered a life-changing sum for him
. The fight was a major opportunity for Scull, the IBF champion, to gain global recognition and financial security for himself and his family
