Saul Alvarez vs. William Skull: Betting Odds, Prediction, and Fight Preview

Congratulations to those who followed my predictions in the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight in London last weekend. It was a memorable evening for British sport and boxing as a whole, showcasing the fight game to a global audience. Fans enjoyed a main event that lived up to the hype, while bettors landed a fantastic profit thanks to my prediction on the more experienced Eubank to win on points.

There’s no time to dwell on our achievements and recent hammer blow to the bookies. The pick of this weekend’s boxing action comes from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Saul Alvarez faces William Skull over 12 rounds in the super middleweight division. IBF, WBC and WBO titles are on the line here and, as might expect, Canelo is the red-hot betting favorite to add another win to his already stunning record.

The leading online boxing sportsbooks offer betting odds on all this weekend’s fight action, including Alvarez vs Skull. You can predict the winner or play one of the many eye-catching specials, including the method of victory, total knockdowns, winning round and more. But which market gives you the best chance of landing a profit? World Sports Network’s boxing betting writer and former professional fighter, Frankie Monkhouse, offers his views.

Saul Alvarez vs. William Skull Odds

As we jump from one huge fight to another, traders working at the most popular online betting apps offer odds on Saul Alvarez vs William Skull. The most popular way to gamble on the bout is to pick sides in the fight-winner market. The odds aren’t the most appealing, especially when following the favorite, but it’s an easy market to follow. 

Bet on Alvarez to win, for example, and you’ll land the returns if he gets the decision, regardless of whether it comes on points or by knockout. If Skull wins to upset the odds or the bout ends in a draw, the bookmaker keeps your stake. You have a one-in-three chance of making a profit when betting on the fight-winner option, which appeals to many.

Who will win on Saturday evening in the latest instalment of the Riyadh Series?

Check out the odds in the table below, taken from the bet365 sportsbook. Use our promo code WSN365 and get $150 in bonus bets at bet365 with a $5 wager

You can bet on Alvarez to win or Skull to spoil the party. Bets on the fight-winner market are best suited to multiple bets, including parlays. Add a few picks from the card to your bet slip, set a stake and shoot for a profit. Parlays are great value for money bets as they offer the chance to win big, and give you an interest in several bouts, all for a small stake.

Here’s an example of how to play the fight winner market in Saturday’s main event: 

Suppose you take a chance on the underdog, backing Skull to win at the +1600 available on the bet365 website and smartphone app. 

If you stake $10 at +1600 and Skull does as expected, causing a massive upset in Riyadh to beat a pound-for-pound legend of the game in Canelo, you’ll land the profits. A $10 stake will net you $160 in profit and your stake back, resulting in returns of $170. 

If Skull wins by a first-round knockout, a wide points margin or anything in between, the profits will quickly appear in your balance. But if Canelo wins, or the fight ends in a draw, you’ll lose your $10 stake. 

Canelo Is a Living Legend

Saul Alvarez arrives in Saudi Arabia as a living legend of professional boxing. The Mexican turned professional during his early teenage years and quickly began climbing the ranks. Today, the 34-year-old’s record shows 62 wins against two draws and a couple of defeats. He’s currently ranked as the number one fighter in the world at the weight, and gets a chance to remind us why on Saturday.

Fans last saw Alvarez in action when he beat Edgar Berlanga on points over 12 rounds in Las Vegas last summer. An extended absence from the ring isn’t something fans of the Mexican fighter are used to, but Canelo should return fully rested, fit and firing. Pundits, fans, writers and betting traders expect Saul to collect a 63rd win, with many predicting he’ll get the job done inside the distance.

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Unbeaten Skull Here on Merit

William Skull may not be a household name in sports like his opponent, but he’s a talented fighter who has worked himself into a position to fight the best, and he’s here on merit. The 32-year-old from Cuba is now living in Germany, where he boasts a respectable unbeaten record as a professional, winning each of his previous 23 starts. El Indomable has just six stoppage wins, proving he’s a man who relies on his skills, rather than power.

Skull earned a crack at Canelo by beating Vladimir Shishkin on a show in Germany last time, boxing his way to a points verdict and securing the IBF world championship belt. The Cuban faces a huge step up in class this weekend when meeting a multi-weight world champion on a Saudi show watched by a global audience. Will he rise to the occasion or shrink under the pressure of the spotlight? There’s only one way to find out, and boxing lovers will get their answer on Saturday evening in a fight broadcast live on DAZN.

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Saul Alvarez vs. William Skull Prediction

Alvarez isn’t an unbeaten fighter, but he’s been mixing it in excellent company for much of his career, facing off against the best, including Floyd Mayweather, Gennady Golovkin, Dmitrii Bivol, Billy Joe Saunders, Callum Smith, Sergey Kovalev, and more. That experience ensures he’s a strong favorite this weekend.

I expect Alvarez to win, but the odds nudge us towards the specials, where we shoot for a profit in the fight-winner market. Back Alvarez to win on points for the sixth fight on the bounce. I predict Canelo will take his time, avoid any danger, allowing his boxing skills to shine through and impress the judges.

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How to Watch Alvarez vs. Skull

• Location: The Venue Riyadh Season

• Date: Saturday, May 3

• Time: 9:00 AM ET

• Streaming: Live on DAZN