Canelo Alvarez Criticizes William Scull's Defensive Approach Following Unanimous Decision Victory

 


On May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez reclaimed his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion by defeating William Scull via unanimous decision. Despite the victory, Alvarez expressed dissatisfaction with Scull's overly defensive strategy, labeling it as a "mediocre mindset."



The bout was characterized by minimal engagement, with both fighters combining for only 111 landed punches—a record low for a 12-round fight in CompuBox's 40-year history. Alvarez, who landed 40 body shots compared to Scull's six, criticized his opponent's approach: "You can't win a fight like that, fighting like that," he remarked. He further stated, "That's a mediocre mind, because they come just to survive, to go to the 12th round."



Scull, who suffered the first loss of his professional career, apologized post-fight, acknowledging his passive performance. Alvarez, while accepting the apology, emphasized the importance of both fighters actively seeking victory to deliver an entertaining match.



Looking ahead, Alvarez is set to face undefeated multi-weight champion Terence Crawford on September 12, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This high-stakes bout offers Crawford the opportunity to solidify his pound-for-pound dominance by moving up two weight classes, while a win for Alvarez would bolster his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

The boxing community anticipates a more engaging contest, with Alvarez expressing hope that Crawford will adopt an aggressive approach, stating, "I hope not, because the people deserve a good fight.

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