William Scull Reflects on Fight Against Canelo Alvarez
In a recent candid conversation with World Boxing News, William Scull reflected on his bout against Canelo Alvarez, which took place on May 3 in Saudi Arabia. Scull, who lost his IBF super middleweight title to Canelo in the quest for the undisputed title, spoke about the fight that registered one of the lowest punch outputs in history yet offered him unique insights into his performance.
Insights from the Fight
Despite the outcome, Scull described the match as a valuable learning experience, though he noted a sense of frustration regarding the judges’ perceptions.
“I found it to be an enriching experience. While I wished I had thrown more punches in the later rounds, Canelo never managed to hit my face. However, it was somewhat disappointing as many viewers, including myself, thought I was winning,”
he remarked, as translated from Spanish.
The Cuban fighter addressed the unusual punch statistics from the bout, particularly highlighted by CompuBox, attributing the low output to their strategic game plan.
“We aimed to make Canelo miss as much as possible, which explains the minimal landed punches. I stepped up my activity in the last two rounds, focusing more on mid-range strikes,”
he stated.
Looking Ahead
When questioned about his overall performance, Scull was unequivocal:
“I have no regrets. It was a fantastic opportunity, and I showcased my capabilities at this elite level.”
Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for a bout against Terence Crawford in September, prompting Scull to share his insight on this upcoming match-up.
“I anticipate it will be a thrilling contest,”
he offered.
Looking ahead, Scull, now aged 33, is contemplating his next steps in the ring, with potential fights at both 168 and 175 pounds. He has his eye on several prominent names within the division. He expressed enthusiasm for a rematch with David Benavidez, saying,
“Absolutely, I’m keen to face Benavidez again. Our previous encounter demonstrated my readiness to tackle anyone in this category.”
On the subject of Canelo potentially avoiding a matchup with Benavidez, Scull remained noncommittal, stating,
“I can’t comment on that, but I’m certainly not going to remain stagnant at my current weight. I will evaluate whether to move up or continue at 168, depending on time.”
Additionally, Scull identified several fighters he is interested in challenging next, including Edgar Berlanga, Jermall Charlo, Jaime Munguía, Caleb Plant, and Diego Pacheco, asserting,
“We are prepared to take on any contenders in the division.”
Phil Jay, with over 15 years of expertise in boxing journalism, serves as the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, covering major boxing events and interviewing a multitude of world champions.
