Canelo Alvarez Triumphs Over Scull, Sets Sights on Crawford in Super Middleweight Showdown
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez reclaimed the undisputed super middleweight championship by defeating William Scull via unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alvarez's victory sets the stage for a highly anticipated match against Terence Crawford in September. Despite Scull's height and reach advantage, Alvarez's effective body blows and methodical approach led to his 63rd professional win, marking his second time as the undisputed 168-pound champion.
Key Points
Canelo Alvarez won the IBF super middleweight championship, unifying it with his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts.
The victory was a unanimous decision against William Scull, marking Scull's first professional loss.
Alvarez criticized the fight as boring, indicating Scull focused on survival rather than winning.
Alvarez became the undisputed 168-pound champion for the second time.
Alvarez landed 40 body blows compared to Scull's six, showcasing his dominance in the fight.
A future bout with Terence Crawford was announced for September, adding to the anticipation in the boxing world.
