Judges scored the contest 115-113, 116-112, and 119-109 in favor of Álvarez. The Mexican superstar couldn't force a finish against Scull, who focused on survival rather than trying to win.
Álvarez didn't hide his frustration after the fight. He said:
"It was a boring fight. [Scull was] not trying to win, just trying to survive. I hate these kinds of fights."
While the action in the ring left much to be desired, retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather found a way to profit from the slow-paced affair. The man known as "Money" Mayweather lived up to his nickname by correctly predicting the fight would go the distance. His $9,464 bet turned into a $22,240.40 payday.
Mayweather's 50-0 professional record stands as one of boxing's greatest achievements. Even in retirement, he continues to stay close to the sport and find ways to benefit from it.
Fight fans won't have to wait long for Álvarez's next bout. The undisputed super middleweight champ is set to face Terence "Bud" Crawford on September 12 in what's shaping up to be one of the year's most eagerly awaited clashes. Both men are considered among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Álvarez seems excited about the upcoming challenge. He said:
"Crawford is one of the best out there. It's my pleasure to share the ring with that kind of a fighter."
The bout against Crawford will give Álvarez a chance to erase the memory of his underwhelming performance against Scull and prove he's still at the top of his game.