On Saturday night, Canelo Alvarez defeated William Scull by unanimous decision over four rounds. This victory is the second time he’s cemented his legacy as the true, no-doubt-about-it 168-pound champion. The same judges had Alvarez winning by margins of 119-109, 116-112, and 115-113. This victory is his big return after regaining the IBF title that was taken away from him last year. With the win, Alvarez has made it six in a row, all of them by decision.
See how the event played out at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Never mind that, according to CompuBox stats, both fighters threw a grand total of 445 punches! Both Alvarez and Scull averaged a mind-boggling low five punches thrown per round. This serves to illustrate just how timid they were willing to be during the bloodbath that was Pedring. Alvarez chased Scull all around the ring, but decided to forgo deep brawls at every opportunity.
The Alvarez that showed up to fight Scull was very much what seemed like a mere formality before his next real test. He paired precise, powerful punches that opened up as effective targets with impressive stamina and footwork. Despite the lack of a knockout—his last being an 11th-round finish of Caleb Plant in November 2021—Alvarez showcased his boxing prowess.
In addressing his upcoming fight against Terence Crawford on September 12, Alvarez expressed enthusiasm about facing a more aggressive opponent.
“I feel great. Crawford is one of the best out there, and, you know, I like to share the ring with that kind of fighter. It’s my pleasure.” – Canelo Alvarez
Crawford, who watched the fight from ringside, noted Alvarez’s performance against Scull, stating, “He did what he had to do to get the job done, for what was in front of him.” This acknowledgment underscores the anticipation surrounding their upcoming clash, as fans eagerly await a more dynamic matchup compared to Alvarez’s recent fight.
Alvarez speaks candidly about his time spent with Scull. He lamented the behavior of challengers who only seek to see out their opponents through a 12-round decision.
“I don’t like to fight those kinds of guys. They came to just survive to the final round. That’s why I don’t like to fight them. It won’t be that kind of fight against Crawford. I hate that kind of fight.” – Canelo Alvarez
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