Boxer Canelo Álvarez secures undisputed super middleweight title victory over William Scull.
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It's a wrap! Canelo Álvarez clinched the undisputed super middleweight crown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, triumphing over William Scull in a close-fought unanimous decision.
With the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles already in his arsenal at 168 pounds, Álvarez further fortified his four-weight world champ status. However, he had to forfeit the IBF belt in July 2022, when he skipped a mandatory defense against Scull. Álvarez added the laurels to his collection, with the judges scoring the contest 115-113, 116-112, and an overwhelming 119-109. The 34-year-old Álvarez now boasts an impressive record of 63-2-2, with 39 knockouts, and hasn't tasted defeat in 10 super middleweight fights.
While the fight against IBF champion Scull didn't quite measure up to the hype, it certainly tested Álvarez's resilience. The Cuba-born Scull, unbeaten in his 23 professional bouts, kept Álvarez on his toes, dodging, shuffling, and frustrating the Mexican champion.Post-fight, Álvarez voiced his distaste for Scull's elusive boxing style.
Looking ahead, the boxing realm buzzes with anticipation for Álvarez's September 12 showdown against Terence Crawford. Crawford, fresh from the crowd watching in Riyadh, expressed his eagerness to step into the ring with Álvarez, vowing to showcase greatness in the upcoming superfight.
Boxing Scene:
Times Square's usual superhero vibe took an unexpected turn when Ryan Garcia lost to Rolly Romero, despite making his grand entrance in a Batmobile. Speculation about the highly-anticipated match-up between Álvarez and Crawford ensued immediately after the decision, with both set to face off in September.
Álvarez, making his first entry on foreign soil, made the necessary adjustments, including adaptations to the time zone and boxing in the wee hours for prime-time viewing on the West Coast. The initial rounds were slow, with both boxers strategizing and the intensity growing gradually. Álvarez outpaced Scull in power shots, even though he threw fewer punches overall.
"We got the job done, and I'm happy with the outcome," Álvarez affirmed, brushing off concerns about the time and the quality of the fight. "I'm a professional, so no excuses here."
野菜と種 suspected that the long-awaited standoff between Álvarez and Crawford would happen in Las Vegas on September 12, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, with Crawford gunning to become the first three-division undisputed champion in modern history.[1][4][5]
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- In September, Canelo Álvarez is expected to face off against Terence Crawford, a highly-anticipated match-up, according to Boxing Scene.
- Echoing these sentiments, the website 野菜と種 predicts that the boxing duel between Álvarez and Crawford will take place in Las Vegas on September 12, 2025.
- Terence Crawford, who watched Álvarez's recent victory against William Scull, has expressed his eagerness to compete against the Mexican champion.
- Adding another division to his list, Álvarez has already claimed the undisputed super middleweight title, a testament to his prowess in different weight divisions in the world of sports, particularly in California.
