Canelo Beats Scull: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a high-stakes unification bout, Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) once again cemented his legacy by defeating previously unbeaten William Scull (23-1, 9 KOs) via unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
With this victory, Canelo now holds all four major titles—WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF—at super middleweight, becoming an undisputed champion for the second time in his career! 🏆🔥
The 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 of the Super Middleweight division 👑#CaneloScull pic.twitter.com/u7e2BfzqE8
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 4, 2025
A Slow Burn Start… Then Canelo Took Control
The opening rounds were relatively even, with both fighters feeling each other out. But things began to shift in the 5th round, when Canelo applied forward pressure and started to assert dominance.
Scull responded well in the 6th, landing several clean right hands and appearing to even the score again. But the parity didn’t last long.
Scull Starts Running, Canelo Targets the Body
From the 7th round onward, Canelo began landing hard shots to the body—shots that clearly bothered Scull. The Cuban challenger resorted to excessive movement, essentially “riding his bicycle” around the ring rather than engaging in exchanges. 🏃♂️💨
Frankly, by the 9th round, the pace of the fight was so slow it became hard to stay awake. Despite the hype, this was not an exciting fight.
The King reigns SUPREME! 👑@Canelo hands William Scull his first loss via unanimous decision and takes the WBO, IBF, WBA and WBC Super Middleweight Titles 🏆👏#CaneloScull | #RiyadhSeason | Powered by @FATALFURY_PR City of Wolves | @SNKPofficial | @ringmagazine pic.twitter.com/4ztgoJGEXG
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 4, 2025
Scull Crumbles Under Pressure
Scull, in the biggest fight of his life—a golden opportunity he’ll likely never see again—completely failed to rise to the occasion. Although there was significant pre-fight buzz surrounding him, he simply didn’t deliver. ❌😞
The body shots took their toll. Scull winced in pain, flashed forced smiles, and at one point even complained about alleged low blows, motioning with his hands as if to say “What’s happening here?”
Canelo’s Win Still Raises Questions 😬
While Canelo cannot be criticized for “ducking opponents” this time—since this was a genuine unification bout—his performance left fans disappointed. His footwork resembled that of an old man suffering from worsening rheumatism.
He failed to cut off the ring effectively, and his offense was limited to occasional power shots rather than dynamic combinations we used to see during his prime years.
Since his win over Caleb Plant in 2021, Canelo has fought seven times (including a loss to Dmitry Bivol), and hasn’t been able to stop any of his opponents—none of whom were elite-level threats (except perhaps an aging Gennady Golovkin).
Canelo Beats Scull
He Should Have Stopped Scull Early ⏱️
Against a timid and inexperienced fighter like Scull, Canelo was expected to dominate and possibly finish the fight early. But he didn’t come close.
Even in his previous fight against the young but limited Edgar Berlanga, Canelo absorbed far too many clean shots in the later rounds.
Still, with this win, he once again reigns supreme at 168 lbs and holds all four major belts. 🏅🇲🇽
Canelo vs Crawford – Coming This September 🤯💰
Mark your calendars: Canelo vs Terence Crawford is officially set for September 12 in Las Vegas. The fight has already been listed on BoxRec.
However, despite being marketed as “The Fight of the Century” by Turki Alalshikh, it feels more like a mismatched fantasy bout than a legitimate superfight. Canelo is clearly past his prime, while Crawford—who many believe lost to Israil Madrimov—is moving up two weight classes for this showdown.
Canelo Beats Scull
CANELO vs. CRAWFORD 😤
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 4, 2025
Sept. 12 in Las Vegas 🏟️#CaneloScull | #RiyadhSeason | Powered by @FATALFURY_PR City of Wolves | @SNKPofficial | @ringmagazine pic.twitter.com/HZDS9VY9oP
💸 According to early reports:
- Canelo is expected to earn $100 million, with additional PPV revenue pushing his total to around $150 million.
- Crawford will earn approximately $100 million, a career-high payday that could serve as a fitting “retirement bonus” for the former undisputed welterweight champion.
- Yet beyond the astronomical payouts, the intrigue of this matchup is already fading. The likely outcome? A controversial draw, followed by an inevitable rematch to cash in again—boxing’s version of a never-ending soap opera. 📺😩
Saudis Disappointing Fans with Weak Matchups 😤🇸🇦
While Saudi Arabia has recently invested heavily in boxing—promising to elevate the sport, protect its athletes, and make the best fight the best—their matchmaking has been questionable at best.
A prime example? Offering the Ring Magazine belt to the winner of Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn—two fighters who haven’t even held legitimate world titles!
If this is the future of boxing, fans deserve better. 🎤🥀
