William Scull Still Fuming Over Canelo Alvarez Decision Loss

“It’s sad, isn’t it?” Scull told Fight Hub TV. “Losing a fight without taking a hit. He never landed a punch on my face.”

Scull’s defensive-minded strategy had him constantly on the move, circling and retreating, while flicking jabs and occasional counters. Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) struggled to cut off the ring and force meaningful exchanges.

The numbers back the tedium: according to CompuBox, both fighters combined to throw just 445 punches over 12 rounds the lowest total ever recorded in a full-length fight since punch stats began.

Fans Left Unimpressed

While Scull claims victory, fans and analysts alike were less than thrilled. Many labeled the fight a snoozer, with Scull’s evasive tactics frustrating Alvarez but failing to produce sustained offense.

“I could’ve pushed more in the last two rounds, that’s true,” Scull admitted. “But he never hit me thanks to my footwork. I feel like I was the winner that night.”

Scull Needs To Regroup

William Scull is out of his mind if he truly believes he beat Canelo Alvarez in Riyadh. Defense and movement are part of boxing, but you don’t win world titles by avoiding exchanges and throwing next to nothing. You cannot outpoint the champion if you refuse to engage.

Scull had the chance to derail Alvarez and halt the buildup to the Canelo vs. Crawford super fight. Instead, he squandered it. The Cuban contender showed he can make elite fighters miss, but until he proves he can make them pay.