Canelo Alvarez reclaims undisputed super middleweight title in Riyadh

Canelo Alvarez reclaimed his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion by defeating William Scull via unanimous decision in Riyadh, regaining the IBF title he had previously vacated. Despite Scull's undefeated record and advantages in height and reach, Alvarez's patient strategy and effective body shots secured him the win, though the fight was widely described as uneventful and lacking excitement. Both fighters struggled to generate significant action, with Scull focusing on survival and movement rather than aggression, frustrating Alvarez and leading to a low punch output overall. The judges awarded Alvarez the victory with scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 119-109, further extending his unbeaten streak in the super middleweight division. Immediately after the match, attention shifted to a proposed September bout between Alvarez and Terence Crawford, as both fighters shared a face-off in the ring. Alvarez's performance faced some criticism for showing signs of age and reduced power, but his strategic win sets up a highly anticipated next challenge.