Boxers Canelo Alvarez and William Scull write unpleasant boxing records with underwhelming match
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Sluggish showdown: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull breaks punching record
Saturday night witnessed a dull spectacle as Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez clinched a two-time undisputed super middleweight title against William Scull via unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight set a new record for the fewest punches thrown in a 12-round fight, surpassing the previous record held by Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder[3].
The bout between Canelo Alvarez and Scull was more about posturing than punching, with a mere 445 punches traded over twelve rounds[1]. Canelo managed 152 punches, while Scull ate up 293[1]. The previous record stood at 459 punches from Parker and Wilder's lackluster bout in December 2023.
On the previous night in Times Square, Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero amassed 490 punches, securing the fourth lowest punch output, while Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez were responsible for 503 punches, placing them sixth[2].
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Canelo landed a remarkable 10 punches in the final round, while neither fighter surpassed 7 punches in any other round[1]. Canelo managed to land 56 punches, a 36.8% success rate[1]. Scull landed 55 punches, possessing a 18.8% success rate[1]. They averaged 5 punches landed per round.
40 of Canelo's 48 power punches found their mark on the body[1].
This record-breaking fight wasn't a spectacle for the senses, but it served its purpose: Canelo once again unified all four belts and locked in a super fight with Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on September 12[5]. Both fighters faced off in the ring post-fight and shared their initial thoughts on the much-anticipated matchup.
"I'm feeling blessed," said Crawford. "Everything happens for a reason, and there is a reason why I am here[5].
"In September, I'm going to show the world what greatness looks like."
Asked why he believes he's the one to dethrone Canelo, Crawford responded: "Because I am the best."
Canelo concluded, "Crawford is one of the best out there[5]. I like to share the ring with that kind of fighter. It is my pleasure[5]."
[1] CompuBox punch counter stats[2] CompuBox records for most and least punches thrown in a 12-round fight[3] Previous record holders Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder[4] Punch stats for Canelo Alvarez[5] Post-fight comments from Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford
- Terence Crawford confidently declared, "I am the best," as he prepares for his super fight with Canelo Alvarez, aiming to dethrone him in their highly anticipated matchup scheduled for Las Vegas on September 12.
- The boxing event between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull set a terrible record, with the fewest punches thrown in a 12-round fight, for which they were confirmed by the CompuBox punch counter stats.
- Despite the record-breaking low punch output, the boxing bout between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull served its purpose, as Canelo clinched his second undisputed super middleweight title, extending his reign over the sports World.
