Boxing

Boxing results: Canelo Alvarez reaches the unquestionable status of a super medium weight, defeating William Scull for the title of IBF in Landmark Riyadh Victor

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1 year ago

May 4, 2025

Image: Boxing Results: Canelo Alvarez Achieves Undisputed Super Middleweight Status, Defeating William Scull for the IBF Title in Landmark Riyadh Victory

WBA, WBC and WBO World World Super Middle Wweight Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KO) added the title of IBF, defeating the champion IBF William “El Indomable” SCULL (23-1, 9 Kos) by a 12-round decision to become a two-time unqualified 168-lb.

In the first four rounds it was an even fight. In the fifth round Alvarez had an advantage. In the sixth round, Scull landed on Alvarez landing. The fight seemed to be even after six.

In the seventh round, Alvarez went to the body more, giving him an advantage when Scull moved more on the ring. There were very few action in the eighth round. In the ninth round Alvarez landed larger shots.

In the tenth round, Scull had one of his best rounds. However, the fight did not meet its noise. In the eleventh round, Alvarez tried to raise SCULL because of his frustration. In the twelfth and final round, fans were still asking for more action. Alvarez went to the body when Scull replied him.

The results are 115-113, 116-112 and 119-109. Kieran McCann was a judge.

Former WBC Super Middle Wweight, WBA Airy Heavyweight and the current champion of WBC World Cruiser Wweight Badou “The Ripper” Jack, 29-3-3 (17), won the disputed 12-round decision on most of the majority over Norair “The Obscure Horse” Mikaeljan, 27-3 (12).

In the first five rounds it went back and Mikaeljan had an advantage. In the ninth round, Mikaeljan mostly laid out Jacek’s landing.

From tenth to twelve, Mikaeljans seemed to have an advantage.

The results are 114-114, 115-113 and 115-113.

Former champion of Silver WBC Super Middle Libra, Jaime Munguia, 45-2 (35), defeated Bruno “Brunello” Surace, 26-1-2 (5), 12-rounded unanimous decision in the rematch.

In the first five rounds of Surace Outlanded Munguia. In the seventh round they both had their moments when Mungia left and was counteracted by Surace. In the tenth and last round it went back and back.

The results are 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111. Bob Williams was a judge.

Heavyweight Martin Bakole, 21-2-1 (15) vs. Efe Ajagba, 20-1-1 (14), ended with a 10-round majority of draws.

In the first five rounds, Bakole was an aggressor. In the seventh round, Bakole had Ajagba against lines with avalanche. In the ninth round, Bakole stayed after Ajagba, asking him to stop running. In the tenth and last round Bakole, knowing that he was behind, he kept pressure on Ajagba, setting him out.

Results 95-95, 95-95 and 96-94 bacols. Howard Foster was a judge.

Airy massive Brayan Leon, 7-0 (6), defeated Aaron Rocha Guerrero, 11-4-1 (7), by decision to six times. In the fourth round Leon dropped Guerrero on the 8th Hold from judge Bob Williams.

The average weight of Southpaw Marco “Green” Verde, 1-0 (1), stopped by Michel Galvan Polina, 4-6-3 (2), at 1:34 of the first round of the six-hard fight. In the first round, Verde scored a pair of knocking down, forcing judge Bob Williams to stop the fight.

Bulky weight Richard Riakporhe, 18-1 (14), scored the fourth round of TKO Kevin Nicolas Espindoli, 9-10 (4). In the fourth round, Riakporhe shot Espindoli for 8-story from judge Howard Foster. Espindola could not go to the fifth round

Super feather WWWEIGHT MOMAMMED ALAKEL, 4-0, defeated Alexander Morales, 6-14-5 (2), a decision on six times. Judge Kieran McCann won 60-54

Last updated 05/04/2025

Boxing

Shakur Stevenson Challenges Devin Haney to Step Up Against KO Champion: You Have No Other Option

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21 hours ago

August 9, 2026

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"Shakur Stevenson Challenges Devin Haney to Step Up Against KO Champion: 'You Have No Other Option'"

Devin Haney is currently searching for his next opponent and Shakur Stevenson believes there is only one option for him.

Haney hasn’t fought since becoming a three-division world champion when he defeated Brian Norman Jr by unanimous decision to win the WBO welterweight title back in November.

He has been rumoured to face a number of opponents since then, including Stevenson himself, but it looked like ‘The Dream’ would finally settle on a mandatory showdown with Keyshawn Davis after Top Rank won the purse bid for the clash last week.

Those plans went up in smoke when Davis pulled out of the contest, and Stevenson has explained why he thinks Haney now must target a battle against unified super-welterweight champion Jaron Ennis.

“You said you’d fight Conor Benn? You said you’d find Xander. Why the f**k you don’t say you want to fight Boots now? Matter of fact, you’ve got no other option.

“There’s nobody else on the table. There’s no me, there’s no Key[shawn Davis]there’s no Rolly. Who do you go to? Boots is free. Go get him.”

Ennis previously became unified champion at welterweight before moving up to 154lbs, making an instant impact in the new division when he stopped Xander Zayas in June to win the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles.

It remains to be seen whether Haney would have any interest in moving up in weight to take on Ennis, with ‘Boots’ also having been linked to fights against IBF champion Josh Kelly, and fellow unbeaten star Vergil Ortiz.

Boxing

New World Champion Aims to Follow Canelo and Golovkin as Top Middleweight

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21 hours ago

August 9, 2026

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"New World Champion Aims to Follow Canelo and Golovkin as Top Middleweight"

A newly-crowned world champion believes he has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin by becoming the best middleweight fighter on the planet.

Canelo and Golovkin each ruled the 160lb division for a number of years, culminating in two middleweight battles between the pair and one at super-middleweight.

While ‘GGG’ may have last competed in 2022, Canelo remains active, but now fights at super-middleweight, opening the door for a fighter to step up and become the top dog in the middleweight division.

One man who believes he can do just that is Aaron McKenna, who won the vacant IBF middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Etinosa Oliha in Dublin on Saturday.

Speaking to Sky Sports following that win, McKenna explained how he has ambitions to pick up where the likes of Canelo and Golovkin left off.

“It doesn’t matter [who’s next]whoever wants it. I’m easy to find now, I have a belt. There’s no hiding any more. I want to collect every single belt in boxing. I’m the best middleweight and super-middleweight in the world. I don’t mind jumping up.

“The middleweight division’s there to be took over. It’s been dying for years since GGG (Golovkin) and Canelo left it. I said it again, a year ago, I think I’m going to be the man to take it over.”

The other world champions at 160lbs may have a thing or two to say about McKenna’s plan, as Denzel Bentley is the current WBO champion, Carlos Adamas holds the WBC belt, and Erislandy Lara is the WBA titleholder.

Boxing

Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha Live Results: Fight Highlights and Updates

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2 days ago

August 8, 2026

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"Aaron McKenna vs Etinosa Oliha Live Results: Fight Highlights and Updates"

LIVE COVERAGE

Aaron McKenna faces the biggest night of his career as the Irish contender battles Etinosa Oliha for the vacant IBF middleweight title in Dublin.

The all-action card also features Callum Walsh against Tyler Denny, Joseph Ward’s return at light heavyweight, and appearances from Stephen McKenna, Connor Coyle and Sam Hickey.

WBN provides live results, live scorecards from the two main bouts, and updates from every bout as they happen.

Live Scorecards

Aaron McKenna vs. Etinosa Oliha

Callum Walsh vs. Tyler Denny

Live Results

Times are local IST

18:31

Connor Coyle earned a hard-fought ten-round decision against Mark Beuke but was never in danger if losing on his Zuffw debut, before Stephen McKenna blasted Owen O’Neill out in one round soon after.

17:50

Patrick O’Connor remained undefeated at 4-0 with a TKO victory over Juan Manuel Moriel to kick the action off.

TV Coverage and Remaining Bouts

United States: Paramount+
United Kingdom: Sky Sports

Aaron McKenna vs. Etinosa Oliha – Vacant IBF World Middleweight Title (12)
Callum Walsh vs. Tyler Denny (10)
Joseph Ward vs. Artjom Kasparian (10)
Sam Hickey vs. Brad Axe (8)
Louis Greene vs. Daniel Buciuc (6)

Preview

Aaron McKenna headlines in Dublin against Etinosa Oliha for the vacant IBF middleweight titlewhile fellow Irish star Callum Walsh steps up against Tyler Denny in the chief support.

Victory for both men would move them a step closer to a potential all-Irish world title showdown, a fight Dana White has already admitted is firmly on his radar.

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