Canelo Álvarez vs. William Scull: The Mexican Takes the Win and Retains His Title
Canelo Álvarez and William Scull face off in a bout for the undisputed super middleweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2025-05-05T20:31:20+00:00
Publicado el 05/05/2025 a las 20:31
- Canelo Álvarez goes for the title.
- Fights against William Scull.
- He will face Terence Crawford next.
Canelo Álvarez will have the opportunity to reclaim his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion when he takes on William Scull in a bout to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This will be a historic event, as it marks the first time the Guadalajara-born fighter competes outside Mexico and the United States in his career.
The Saudi city will be the setting, lacking the massive support from fans that Canelo is accustomed to.
The Mexican enters the fight as the heavy favorite to win.
Canelo Álvarez to fight William Scull in 2025 to reclaim his title
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His experience in world title fights positions him as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and his record speaks for itself.
Standing across from him will be William Scull, who holds the IBF title and remains undefeated in his career.
However, the Cuban has never faced an opponent of Canelo’s caliber.
The fight against Scull marks Álvarez’s first bout of 2025.
The Fight Begins
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The fight kicks off with chants of “Canelo, Canelo” as Scull takes the initiative, landing the first attacks. Canelo, however, stays calm, dodging his opponent’s punches and looking for opportunities to counter.
Canelo Álvarez displays his power with a liver shot that visibly affects Scull, who moves away from the ropes to avoid being cornered.
After taking the blow, the Cuban starts showing signs of discomfort.
The difference in strength and skill becomes clear, as Scull resorts to clinching to buy time and recover from the punishment.
The Mexican Dominates the Ring
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Canelo, in his signature style, maintains a composed stance, showing confidence in his strategy.
As the rounds progress, Canelo continues to control the pace of the fight, keeping his opponent on the defensive.
The gap in experience and punching power proves crucial, as Scull struggles to keep up with the Mexican.
Álvarez keeps up his slick dodging and counter-punching, while the Cuban is forced to continuously evade attacks, showing he is unable to handle the pressure.
Canelo looks to trap Scull against the ropes to unleash combinations, but the Cuban’s agility allows him to escape just in time.
Nevertheless, Scull falls into the trap again and takes a heavy body shot from Canelo. With his liver already targeted, William runs around the ring trying to avoid the Mexican’s attacks.
The Cuban grows more confident, realizing that Canelo isn’t going for an immediate knockout, giving him space to move and reassess without rushing into mistakes.
As the fight moves forward, Canelo keeps his rhythm and continues looking for the perfect moment to land a finishing blow.
Canelo Álvarez Defeats Scull
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Scull remains focused on evading Canelo and tries to surprise him with quick moves.
Canelo, on the other hand, responds with strong body shots to hinder the Cuban’s mobility.
A liver hook lands on Scull, but he manages to endure it without collapsing.
By unanimous decision, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez secures the victory and retains his title.
Following this bout, the Guadalajara native is expected to face Terence Crawford in September—an anticipated matchup that has stirred excitement among boxing fans.
However, Canelo has made it clear that his focus remains firmly on defeating his current challenger, without losing sight of his main objective.
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Even though Canelo is widely regarded as the top contender to unify all the belts at stake, he knows he cannot afford to be overconfident.
Discipline and focus will be key to maintaining his place at the top of the boxing world.

