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Canelo Alvarez Reclaims Undisputed Title in Record-Low Action Bout

The victory over William Scull in Riyadh sets up a high-profile clash with Terence Crawford on September 12 in Las Vegas.

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – MAY 02: Canelo Alvarez poses for a photo following the face off during the weigh in ahead of his IBF, WBC and WBO World Super Middleweight titles fight against William Scull as part of the Fatal Fury City of Wolves card at Boulevard City Studio on May 02, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Canelo Alvarez defeated William Scull by unanimous decision to regain the IBF super-middleweight title and reclaim undisputed status at 168 pounds.
  • The fight, held in Riyadh under a $400 million Saudi-backed contract, marked Alvarez's first bout outside North America.
  • The bout set a CompuBox record for the fewest combined punches in a 12-round fight, drawing criticism for its lack of action.
  • Alvarez is now scheduled to face Terence Crawford on September 12 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, promoted by Dana White's TKO Boxing venture.
  • The Crawford fight is expected to be a marquee event, with the two champions vying for supremacy across weight classes.