Canelo Alvarez defeats William Scull to reclaim undisputed super middleweight title

Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the IBF super middleweight championship by defeating William Scull via unanimous decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, unifying the IBF, WBA (Super), WBC, and WBO belts. The fight was marked by Alvarez's methodical approach and effective body shots, with Scull struggling to counter despite his reach and height advantage. Although the bout was slow-paced and close through the middle rounds, Alvarez edged ahead and secured the victory, solidifying his legacy as one of boxing's greats. This win positions Alvarez for a highly anticipated bout against former welterweight champion Terence Crawford in September, a matchup described by boxing officials as 'monumental.' The fight was the first in Alvarez's lucrative multi-fight deal with Riyadh Season, emphasizing his willingness to adapt his training and fighting routines for major events. Scull, though a skilled and undefeated fighter before this match, was a significant underdog and ultimately unable to upset the champion.