Canelo Alvarez Reclaims Undisputed Title in Lackluster Bout Against Scull, Sets Sights on Crawford
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Canelo Alvarez has once again become the undisputed super middleweight champion after defeating William Scull in a fight that was criticized for its lack of action. The bout, which took place on May 4, 2025, saw Canelo win by unanimous decision, though the performance was described as uneventful. Immediately following the fight, it was announced that Canelo would face Terence Crawford on September 12 in Las Vegas. The weekend of boxing, including other fights, was labeled as historically poor in terms of excitement.
Key Points
Canelo Alvarez defeated William Scull to become a two-time undisputed super middleweight champion.
The fight was criticized for being uneventful with Scull avoiding action.
Canelo and Scull set a new record for the lowest number of punches thrown in a 12-round fight tracked by CompuBox.
Canelo expressed dissatisfaction with Scull's fighting style, stating he only aimed to survive.
Immediately after the fight, Canelo's next bout against Terence Crawford was announced for September 12 in Las Vegas.
The weekend of boxing, including Canelo vs Scull, Garcia vs Romero, and Haney vs Ramirez, was considered historically poor in terms of excitement.
