Canelo Alvarez Reclaims Undisputed Super-Middleweight Crown, Sets Sights on Crawford
Source: news.source.sunstar
Canelo Alvarez defeated William Scull to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion once again, securing a unanimous decision victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following the win, Alvarez was joined in the ring by Terence Crawford, setting the stage for a highly anticipated fight in September. Despite the less thrilling nature of the Scull fight, Alvarez's victory solidifies his status as a dominant force in boxing, while the upcoming bout with Crawford promises to be a clash of titans.
Key Points
Canelo Alvarez won by unanimous decision against William Scull in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The victory made Alvarez the undisputed super-middleweight champion for the second time.
Judges scored the fight 115-113, 116-112, and 119-109 in favor of Alvarez.
Alvarez has a perfect 10-0 record in the super-middleweight division.
Following the fight, a future bout between Alvarez and Terence Crawford was announced for September 12.
Turki Alalshikh, head of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, facilitated the in-ring face-off between Alvarez and Crawford.
Alvarez entered the fight with the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles but had been stripped of the IBF title.
The fight against Scull was not considered exciting, with Scull using a mobile style that frustrated Alvarez.
Alvarez adjusted to fighting outside the U.S. or Mexico for the first time and commented positively on the victory and upcoming fight with Crawford.
Crawford, also undefeated and a four-weight champion, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming fight.
