News has recently surfaced that Canelo Alvarez and William Scull have reached an agreement to fight later this year. Despite initial doubts and speculations, the fight between Canelo and Scull, who is the IBF mandatory challenger, is set to take place without going to purse bids. This announcement comes as a surprise to many, as some expected Canelo to vacate the IBF belt rather than face Scull, who lacks the recognition of other potential opponents.
William Scull, a 32-year-old Cuban currently residing in Germany, holds an undefeated record of 22-0(9) since turning pro in November 2016. While Scull does not have any marquee names on his record, his recent decision victory over Evgeny Shvedenko has garnered some attention. Scull has also claimed minor titles such as the IBO international belt and the IBF Latino title. The question remains as to whether Scull can pose a significant challenge to Canelo Alvarez in their upcoming bout.
Despite the agreement between Canelo and Scull, many fans and critics alike are skeptical about the competitiveness of this matchup. With clamor for Canelo to face fighters like David Benavidez, the decision to take on a relatively unknown opponent in Scull may not sit well with fans. As Canelo approaches the later stages of his career at age 34, there is a desire amongst boxing enthusiasts to see him engage in high-profile and meaningful fights before retirement.
While the announcement of Canelo Alvarez and William Scull’s upcoming fight may come as a surprise to some, it raises questions about the direction of Canelo’s career and the level of competition he chooses to face. As the fight is officially announced and details are shared, it remains to be seen how fans will react to this unanticipated matchup. Ultimately, the boxing world will be watching closely to see how Canelo performs against an untested but determined opponent in William Scull.