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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