We’re lower than two weeks out from his comfy win in opposition to Jaime Munguia and it appears as if Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent opponent could have already been determined, though it might not be a reputation that many are conversant in.
Alvarez went the gap for a fifth consecutive struggle as he outpointed his fellow Mexican firstly of the month – that being the longest stoppage draught of Canelo’s 65-fight profession.
But, regardless of the dearth of a knockout, Canelo put in one of the best efficiency of that very same five-bout spell to silence doubters and show that he stays as the highest canine at super-middleweight.
Nonetheless, followers across the globe implore the undisputed super-middleweight champion to tackle David Benavidez however ‘The Mexican Monster’s’ resolution to maneuver as much as 175lbs out of frustration signifies that we’re unlikely to see that contest happen any time quickly, particularly given Canelo’s big monetary calls for to take what he admits is a harmful struggle.
As a substitute, there may be an expectation that Alvarez will face Edgar Berlanga in September, however right now it has been confirmed that the IBF have ordered the pound-for-pound famous person to defend his titles in opposition to unbeaten Cuban William Scull, in accordance with Scull’s promoters ‘AGON Boxing’.
“The IBF has ordered the struggle between Canelo and William Scull. Each groups have 4 weeks to achieve an settlement or it’s going to go to purse bid.”
At 31-years-old, Scull has appeared as an expert on 22 events and been profitable in every of these bouts, successful 9 contests by knockout because of his back-footed fashion.
‘El Indomable’ spent the early days of his profession in Argentina, earlier than transferring to German promoters ‘AGON’ and in July 2022 he grew to become the IBF super-middleweight necessary challenger when he outpointed the unbeaten Evgeny Shvedenko (15-0).
Since then, Scull has fought on three events, successful by unanimous-decision in an eight-rounder and a six-rounder in Germany, earlier than making his U.S. debut in opposition to Sean Hemphill on the Canelo-Munguia undercard ten days in the past, scoring a knockdown in spherical 5 on his strategy to a 78-73, 76-75, 79-72 victory.
The IBF’s resolution might immediate Canelo to ditch plans to face Berlanga, or whoever else could also be lined up, and tackle Scull in September or alternatively encourage him to reschedule and struggle thrice throughout 2024 – which might be his most energetic calendar 12 months since 2021.
Nonetheless, there may be additionally the chance that Canelo’s undisputed reign involves an finish, ought to he determine to vacate the IBF strap, opening the door for a conflict between Scull and the following ranked contender, Vladimir Shishkin (16-0), for the vacant belt.
With simply 4 weeks till purse bids are known as, information may be anticipated from Canelo and his workforce comparatively quickly, however the demand for a struggle between he and Scull could also be a troublesome promote from a broadcaster’s perspective, no matter the truth that the potential challenger represents a good probability for Alvarez to attain a primary stoppage win since 2021.
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