Comments Thread For: IBF Orders Purse Bid for a Canelo Alvarez-William Scull Fight

[BlackRobb]

I remember when Canelo wouldn't fight his mandatory (GGG), and dropped the WBC belt saying he wouldn't be ditctated to. I wonder what his position will be this time. "My hands are tied. I must fight Scull"

[garfios]

Is it this Cuban?
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/779719

Yes, he is Cuban.

[garfios]

He isnt fighting him its just one of sanctioning bodies with their own agenda, nobody cares about belts time for Canelo to throw the belts in the bin and just fight the big fights.

He could have done that, but he didn't. Now the two most qualified boxers that he could have fought, moved up and he ain't touching 175 for now.

[Roadblock]

He could have done that, but he didn't. Now the two most qualified boxers that he could have fought, moved up and he ain't touching 175 for now.

At 60 odd fights in I don't think he is looking in that direction, they playing the game from the power seat, not good for fans but good for him lol.

[Goatintheboat]

Good. Time for the WBA and WBC to do the same

[crisantonio917]

Daryl Peoples should have his "Skull" cracked for this nonsense, maybe knock some sense into him.

[JeBron Lamez]

Is it this Cuban?
https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/779719

According to that link, William Scull beat Sean Hemphill, the man who (as we all remember) defeated THE Gevonte Davis!!!!

If this elite level of triangulation doesn't convince you that Scull deserves a shot at Canelo... you must just be a hater.

[MusoMeanderings]

I remember when Canelo wouldn't fight his mandatory (GGG), and dropped the WBC belt saying he wouldn't be ditctated to. I wonder what his position will be this time. "My hands are tied. I must fight Scull"

"Scull is a young hungry fighter. He is Cuban, so he is well-schooled. Let his KO % not confuse you, he can hit. AND he is undefeated."

[Jsmooth9876]

IBF always got some mf'er you never heard of as their #1 guy lol

[MeinGilbert]

This is an interesting thread! The potential Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull fight is generating a lot of debate among fans, and it’s not hard to see why.

Firstly, Canelo’s career decisions have always been under scrutiny. He's known for his strategic choices in opponents, often balancing mandatory defenses with big-money fights. The IBF ordering a purse bid for a fight with Scull, a relatively unknown Cuban fighter, raises questions about Canelo's willingness to take on less lucrative but necessary fights to maintain his belts. Historically, Canelo has dropped belts to avoid mandatories that don’t align with his career trajectory, as he did with GGG.

The skepticism around Scull is palpable. Many fans, like BlackRobb and Jsmooth9876, seem to question the legitimacy of Scull as a top contender, which is understandable given the IBF’s sometimes obscure rankings. Scull’s record might not scream "superstar," but as MusoMeanderings points out, he’s an undefeated Cuban fighter, which typically means he’s well-trained and disciplined. While his KO percentage might not be high, that doesn't necessarily mean he lacks punching power.

The call for Canelo to "throw the belts in the bin" and focus on bigger fights, as Roadblock suggests, reflects a broader sentiment among fans who feel that belts have become secondary to marquee matchups. Canelo is at a stage in his career where legacy fights against other top-tier opponents might be more appealing to fans than mandatory defenses against lesser-known fighters.

Daryl Peoples and the IBF pushing for this fight might seem like nonsense to some, but it’s also a reminder of the sport's structure and the obligations champions have. As Goatintheboat suggests, it might not be a bad thing if other organizations follow suit, ensuring champions face a variety of contenders.