Mexican Olympic medalist Marco Verde is ready to make his professional boxing debut in one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 'Canelo' vs. Scull fight in Saudi Arabia. Marco Verde, who has an impressive amateur record of 52 fights, 43 wins, and 7 losses, is considered one of the strongest prospects in Mexican boxing.
The fight between Marco Verde and Michel Polina is the second on the card and promises to be an exciting matchup, as both are Mexican boxers. The anticipation surrounding this fight has remained high for nearly a year since Marco Verde won the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Michel Polina, also known as 'The Eagle', is an experienced Mexican boxer who sees this matchup as an opportunity to return to the spotlight against a high-profile opponent like Marco Verde. Verde's professional debut is scheduled for today, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the middleweight category.
The main event of the night will be the fight between Canelo Álvarez and William Scull for the super middleweight belts. In addition to this fight, the card includes other highlighted matchups such as Jaime Munguía vs. Bruno Surace, Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelyan, and Martin Bakole vs. Efe Ajagba, among others.
Marco Verde's transition from amateur boxing to professional has been carefully planned to ensure he adapts to the pace, strategy, and endurance required by boxing. His manager is Eddy Reynoso, the trainer of the famous 'Canelo' Álvarez, which bodes well for the young Mexican boxer’s future.
The bout between Marco Verde and Michel Polina is scheduled for six rounds, a common practice in professional debuts. The fight will be broadcast on several television channels and streaming platforms in Mexico, allowing boxing fans to closely follow the exciting start of Marco Verde's professional career.
