Chávez explodes: ‘Canelo vs. Scull was a robbery!’
Boxing fans were expecting fireworks in Saudi Arabia, but were in for a disappointment. Legendary Mexican champion Julio Cesar Chavez held nothing back during the fight between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull. The 12-round bout, devoid of action and drama, left both the spectators and Chavez furious. Chávez explodes: ‘Canelo vs. Scull was a robbery!’
Chavez explodes live
Commenting for Azteca Deportes, Chavez harshly criticized Scull’s performance and the event in general. “Are you going to fight or what the fuck? We’re pissed off, they just made us all assholes by coming here,” he said, visibly annoyed by the Cuban’s evasive tactics.
As the fight dragged on without emotion, Chavez did not hold back. “Commercials are better than this fight,” he finished off, criticizing the lack of intensity in the ring.
Fans support the idol
Chavez’s explosive reaction did not go unnoticed. Social networks were filled with support, especially from fans who remember the great champion’s hard-hitting style. Many agreed with him: fights must entertain, not bore.
His statements went viral on boxing forums, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), stoking debate about boxing’s current problems with fighter combinations and spectacle.