Canelo Alvarez’s recent fight against William Scull was criticized for being lackluster, with Alvarez throwing a historically low number of punches, resulting in disappointment from fans and boxing experts, although excitement remains for his upcoming superfight against Terence Crawford.
Canelo Alvarez didn’t make any new fans this weekend. Facing William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the bout turned into a historical letdown. Canelo threw just 152 punches over 12 rounds. Yet, he still won decisively. Scull’s strategy? Lots of circling and ineffective jabs that Canelo easily blocked.
This fight added to a string of lackluster performances from Alvarez. Fans and boxing experts were not impressed. Since 2021, Canelo hasn’t scored a finish, and people are starting to notice. But hey, there’s a silver lining! After the win, it was announced that Alvarez will face Terence Crawford in a highly anticipated superfight on September 12 in Las Vegas.
Let’s see what the boxing world had to say. Shakur Stevenson commented, hinting that Canelo’s star power influenced the outcome. Paul Malignaggi expressed frustration with Canelo’s recent performances. Claressa Shields pointed out Scull’s defense, noting that Canelo kept missing his mark.
Shields also criticized both fighters, emphasizing the need to cut off the ring and remember the “hurt business.” In another tweet, she shared her disbelief at the fight’s lackluster nature, with a touch of humor.
Dan Rafael highlighted a staggering stat: Canelo’s 152 punches were the second fewest in a 12-round fight tracked by CompuBox in its 40-year history. Despite this, Canelo won easily. Andreas Hale blamed Canelo for choosing subpar opponents. Brian Campbell simply called it dreadful.
And don’t forget Shakur Stevenson’s advice: “Don’t count Bud out from hurting or stopping him either.” The boxing world is buzzing, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter.