Saúl "Canelo" Alvarez reclaimed his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion with a unanimous decision victory over William Scull in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. The highly anticipated bout saw Canelo defend his WBA, WBC, and WBO titles while capturing the IBF belt from the previously undefeated Cuban challenger, but the action in the ring left many fans wanting more
The judges scored the fight 115-11, 116-11, and 119-10, all in favor of Alvarez, who now holds a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. Despite the clear win, the fight was widely described as lackluster, with Scull employing a defensive strategy that kept him moving and out of reach for most of the 12 rounds. Canelo pressed forward, landing body shots and controlling the pace, but was unable to score a knockout-extending his streak to seven fights without a stoppage
After the final bell, Canelo expressed his frustration: "I dislike fighting opponents like that. They come just to survive and make it to the final round, and that's not what I enjoy," he told DAZN
With this victory, Canelo sets his sights on a blockbuster showdown with Terence Crawford, scheduled for September 12 in Las Vegas. For now, the Mexican superstar remains at the top of the super middleweight division, but fans are already looking ahead to see if his next fight will deliver the fireworks they crave
