Canelo Alvarez Crowned Super-Middleweight Champion With Win Over William Scull

Canelo Alvarez has been crowned the undisputed super middleweight champion again after he beat William Scull in a unanimous points decision on Sunday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 34-year-old Álvarez beat Scull 115-113, 116-112, 119-109 in a unanimous decision. The opening rounds were slow but once Alvarez got into his rhythm, he was difficult to get away with. Alvarez will now face Terence Crawford in September.

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Updated on: 4 May 2025 5:27 pm

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Canelo Alvarez, center, celebrates after wining against William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Canelo Alvarez, left, fights with William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Canelo Alvarez, left, fights with William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Canelo Alvarez, right, fights with William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saul Canelo Alvarez, left, fights with William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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William Scull arrives for his fight with Saul Canelo Alvarez during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saul Canelo Alvarez, center, arrives for his fight with William Scull during super middleweight World Boxing Championship at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.