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Cuban star set to face Canelo Alvarez explains why he supports Argentine football club
William Scull will attempt to become only the third ever man to defeat Canelo Alvarez this weekend when he aims to become undispiuted super-middlweight champion, live on DAZN .
The Cuban fighter, the current IBF champion, will have a portion of Argentina backing him after spending the early part of his career in the South American country.
Building his record against local fighters, Scull’s potential was recognised early on and his time in Argentina allowed him to become really settled.
So much so that when there, Scull became a supporter of River Plate, one of the biggest clubs in Argentina who have enjoyed enormous success.
The 2018 Copa Libertadores winners have a huge following and one of their ardent fans is Scull, who will be aiming to reach the pinnacle of his chosen sport this Saturday.
DAZNRaised in Cuba, nurtured in Argentina, and now based in Germany, Scull has frequently moved about, but with sport teams featuring heavily wherever he chooses to call home, why River Plate?
“What happened is that I am Cuban and I lived in Argentina for five years,” said Scull when speaking exclusively to DAZN News .
“I became a River Plate fan because I felt sympathy for the team, I have many friends from River. It’s a rivalry, but the truth is yes, that community supports me a lot, really.”
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