Canelo Álvarez Secures Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship At Riyadh Season Event

In a thrilling boxing event, Canelo Álvarez emerged as the undisputed super middleweight world champion. He defeated Cuba's William Scull at the ANB Arena during Riyadh Season. This victory allowed Álvarez to unify the titles of all four major boxing organisations, including the WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC, along with The Ring magazine belt.

The event was attended by Turki Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and Saudi Boxing Federation. Following Álvarez's win, an exciting face-off occurred between him and American boxing legend Terence Crawford. Their highly anticipated match is set for September 12 in Las Vegas and is being called the "Fight of the Century."

The event featured several thrilling matches. Saudi boxer Mohammed Alakel claimed victory over Mexico's Alexander Morales in the super featherweight division. In light heavyweight action, Cuba's Brayan Leon won against Mexican Aaron Rocha after six rounds of intense fighting.

In another notable match, Mexico's Marco Verde achieved a first-round knockout against Michel Polina in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, Britain's Richard Riakporhe triumphed over Argentina's Kevin Nicolas Espindola in the heavyweight category when Espindola retired in the fourth round.

A draw occurred between Congo's Martin Bakole and Nigeria's Efe Ajagba, suggesting a potential rematch in the future. Additionally, Mexican Jaime Munguia secured his position with a win over Argentina's Bruno Surace in their eagerly awaited rematch.

Sweden's Badou Jack was crowned WBC cruiserweight champion after defeating Armenia's Noel Mikaelyan in a 12-round contest. This significant event marked a milestone as it was the first time such a comprehensive boxing championship took place outside the United States and Mexico.

This occasion highlights Saudi Arabia’s rising prominence as a global centre for major international sporting events. The successful hosting of this championship underscores its growing reputation on the world stage.

With inputs from SPA