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Canelo vs Scull: Who has the edge heading into their fight?
The boxing world eagerly awaits an epic showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford for fall.
In the meantime, the Mexican boxing sensation will look to become a two-time undisputed super middleweight world champion when he puts his WBA, WBO, WBC and The Ring titles up against Cuban fighter and IBF title holder William Scull on Saturday at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and live and exclusively on DAZN PPV.
Any time Alvarez steps into the ring, it is an event and this time should not be any different.
With another shot of history on the line, DAZN News analyzes who has the edge between Alvarez and Scull.
DAZNBoxing styles
Hands up in a high, tight guard, Canelo Alvarez — more times than not — is going to walk his opponent down, while unloading power shots.
It has been his blueprint for over a decade and yet only two men have ever solved his style in Floyd Mayweather Jr and Dmitry Bivol.
There is little doubt that he is going to step on the gas pedal, pressure and fight forward against Scull who can fight off the back foot well and has a sharp right hand.
It was good enough from the Cuban fighter to take the IBF title via a unanimous decision over Vladimir Shishkin in October.
When it comes to styles, though, Alvarez has one of the best boxing has ever seen.
Edge: Canelo
Power
Canelo Alvarez has more knockouts than Scull has fights. Period.
Whether it is his left hook, riveting body shots or smothering punches in bunches, Alvarez sits on his power shots as well as any power puncher that the sweet science has to offer, especially at 168 pounds.
Scull has decent pop but the power Alvarez is able to generate as the bout goes on is well-noted.
Edge: Canelo
Mental Warfare
At 62-2-2 with 39 knockouts to his name, Alvarez has nearly triple the amount of experience of Scull (23-0, 9 KOs).
That experience gives Canelo a major edge because he has seemingly seen it all.
Plus, these are the brightest lights that Scull will fight under and that in itself requires composure and a significant mental hurdle to overcome.
Edge: Canelo
Who has the edge in Canelo vs Scull?
Scull has never fought an opponent even remotely close to a generational talent like Canelo.
It is therefore no surprise that Alvarez holds all the keys in this matchup with a 3-0 edge.
He becomes a two-time undisputed 168-pound crown holder here and Canelo could then look forward to a mega fight with Crawford.
Watch two incredible fight nights this week only on DAZN
Fight fans are in for a treat this week, with two amazing fight exclusively DAZN PPV.
- May 2: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
- May 3: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull
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