CaneloS Reign Continues: Scull Defeated

Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, added another victory to his remarkable record, defeating william Scull in a recent title defense. The judges scored the fight 115-113,116-112,and 119-109,solidifying Álvarez’s claim to the division title for the second time. this win improves his record to 63-2-2, with 39 KOs, and maintains his undefeated streak in the super middleweight division at 10 fights.

Despite Scull’s undefeated record of 23 professional fights coming into the bout, Álvarez managed to control the fight, landing more impactful blows. While Scull threw more punches (293 to Álvarez’s 152), Álvarez connected with more power shots, especially to the body (56 to 55). Álvarez himself admitted frustration with Scull’s evasive style, highlighting the challenges of facing different boxing approaches.

Next Up: A potential Blockbuster with Terence Crawford

Instantly after his victory over Scull, the boxing world’s attention shifted to Álvarez’s next potential opponent: Terence Crawford. Turki Alalshikh, head of the General Authority of Entertainment of Saudi Arabia, announced the planned fight in Riyadh this September. this sets the stage for a clash between two of boxing’s biggest names.

Alalshikh, addressing the crowd, proclaimed the potential matchup as the fight of the century, emphasizing the importance of pitting the two great fighters of our generation against each other.

Now we want to make the face to face for the fight of the century. It will be between the two great fighters of our generation.

turki Alalshikh, Head of the General Authority of Entertainment of Saudi Arabia

Álvarez, unfazed by the fast turnaround and the caliber of his potential opponent, stated, I am a champion. I am a professional, so that is, without excuses or anything. He expressed his excitement at the prospect of sharing the ring with Crawford, acknowledging him as one of the best.

Crawford, who was present in Riyadh, echoed the sentiment, saying, In September I will show the world how greatness is seen.

Financial Implications and Saudi arabia’s Boxing Push

The potential fight with Crawford is rumored to be part of a lucrative deal Álvarez signed with Turki Al-Sheikh’s General Authority of Entertainment. Reports suggest this agreement could be worth $400 million over five fights. This underscores saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the world of boxing, attracting top talent with substantial financial incentives.

While the exact details of Álvarez’s earnings from the scull fight remain unconfirmed, estimates suggest he could have earned around $80 million. This further solidifies his position as one of the highest-paid athletes globally.According to Forbes, Álvarez’s net worth is estimated to be around $275 million, reflecting his success both inside and outside the ring.

Canelo’s Legacy: A Four-Division Champion

Álvarez’s victory over Scull reaffirmed his status as a dominant force in boxing. He currently holds the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight titles. He has conquered titles in four different weight classes. His only recent loss was against Dmitry Bivol in a light heavyweight bout [[3]]. Crawford, also a four-division champion (lightweight to welterweight), presents a notable challenge, particularly as he will be moving up in weight to face Álvarez.

Álvarez was previously stripped of the IBF belt for refusing a mandatory defense against Scull,highlighting the complexities of managing multiple title obligations in the modern boxing landscape.