Boxer Canino Alvarez secures second world title victory in his boxing career.
Chatting it Up: Let's Talk About Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez's Recent Triumph and Upcoming Battle
Mexican boxing sensation Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez snatched the spotlight once again when he defeated Cuban fighter William Scalla to claim the IBF belt, reclaiming his title as the undisputed champion in the super middleweight division (weight limit: 76.2 kg). This combat took place in the vibrant city of Riyadh, with Álvarez securing his victory via a judges' decision of 119-109, 116-112, and 115-113.
The industry insiders at ESPN shared an interesting tidbit - the combined number of punches landed by both combatants, a whopping 445, marked the lowest figure in a 12-round fight over the past 40 years, as reported by CompuBox.
Álvarez now boasts a professional record of 63-2-2, with his most recent loss occurring against Dmitry Bivol back in 2022. In contrast, Scalla tasted defeat for the first time in 23 fights. In the past, Álvarez had relinquished the IBF title due to his reluctance to engage with Scalla.
After his impressive win, Álvarez made some headlines by expressing his thoughts about fighting defensive-minded opponents. He stated, "Fighting guys like that doesn't appeal to me. They just go out there to survive until the final round."
As if the victory wasn't enough to keep fans buzzing, undefeated American boxer Terence Crawford (41-0) made a grand entrance for a face-off, setting the stage for their highly anticipated showdown on September 12, 2025, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
💭 Insights:
🥊 The upcoming duel between Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Terence Crawford is officially slated for Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, USA - a significant venue known for hosting events like WrestleMania. Both fighters are considered among the world's top pound-for-pound contenders. Álvarez (63-2-2) recently reclaimed his IBF belt after defeating William Scalla, while Crawford (41-0) boasts an impressive record with 31 KOs. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has hyped up the significance of this matchup, highlighting the historical rivalry between Mexico and the USA in such high-profile contests.
💭 Tidbits:
🥊 Álvarez's most recent loss occurred against Dmitry Bivol in 2022, while Scalla experienced his first defeat in 23 fights due to their encounter.
🥊 Crawford has won titles in multiple weight classes, including his first at 135 lbs. In his latest fight at 154 lbs, he demonstrated his punching power in his victory against Israil Madrimov.
🥊 Álvarez had a slight height disadvantage in the first staredown compared to Crawford, setting up an intriguing contest for fans to look forward to.
Álvarez successfully defended his IBF belt by defeating William Scalla, a fight that saw a combined total of 445 punches landed, according to CompuBox, making it the lowest figure in a 12-round fight over the past 40 years. In their post-fight analysis, ESPN reported that Terence Crawford, an undefeated American boxer, is set to face Álvarez in a highly anticipated showdown on September 12, 2025, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the Mexican fighter currently holds a record of 63-2-2.
