Not even David Morrell or Christian M’Billi… IBF orders Canelo Alvarez to face mandatory challenger William Scull
What I love about Scull is just how recognizable he is. Not only is he already one of the biggest names in the sport, but his physiognomy alone makes it obvious that he is someone special.
I actually bought it a few times so I could make sure I didn't miss any action all through the house.
Let's be honest here. Canelo fighting some tomato can for a mandatory? Look, we can't pretend the alphabet organizations are paragons of respectability. They're part of the problem. Do genuine boxing aficionados even give a second thought to belts these days? They're so watered down, it's hard to argue they hold any real significance anymore.
Belts are definitely losing importance, which isn’t good imo. If it’s not some undeserving guy somehow rising through the ranks to be food for one of the top guys, it’s a guy who doesn’t want to honor his mandatory of 2 plus years. Social media popularity also plays a role. Guys like Tank don’t wanna fight to be the best, for instance. They just want to be famous celebrities and make easy bags with no risk attached. Classic Mayweather blueprint.
Not necessarily according to a few sites Scull then began to share posts on his own personal social media pages suggesting the fight with Canelo is happening next. However, AGON Sports have now told talkSPORT.com that this is not necessarily the case. Their comments appeared to indicate that what may have been agreed is in fact a step-aside deal, though due to confidentiality they have not confirmed or denied this yet. If a step-aside deal has indeed been agreed, then Scull will receive a payment to allow Canelo to fight somebody else next instead.
i never have sympathy for guys who take step aside money. if you really want the fight, you refuse and force the champions hand. lennox lewis took step aside cash a few times and still wanted to cry he was being ducked.
For as Much as REED Hates this Fight and EVERYTHING It Represents, SCULLfucked Would Be a Fool NOT to Accept Step-Aside Money, Which Will Likely Be HIGHER than his Career High Purse to Date... Step Aside Money + He Maintains His # 1 Ranking....It's IFFY on Canelo Facing Him @ ALL, So @ Least SCULLfucked Gets Something Out of It... REED
Even though it's not officially official we should still plan. What are you bringing to George's extravaganza? We shouldn't duplicate efforts.
maybe he'll get some decent change to step aside. low 6 figures is my guess. no one is paying these dudes millions. then for his reward he can get the shit kicked outta him by morrell or benavidez.
