Instead, Canelo opted for an equally easy but more financially lucrative fight with Edgar Berlanga (22-0, 17 KOs). That's why the IBF stripped Alvarez of his title and Scull will fight Vladimir Shishkin (16-0, 10 KOs) for it.
"There are certain levels in boxing: stars and superstars. That's what makes a boxer a champion, not being a champion makes a boxer a star. And who is William Scull really? I've never heard of him before. I'm not going to do everything the feds tell me to do. Despite everything I feel about this situation, with all my previous fights, I just deserved it," Canelo stated.