In response to the recent announcement that Canelo Alvarez has reached an agreement with William Scull, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has made bold statements suggesting Alvarez’s motivations.

“He’s afraid of me, so he only dares to fight William Scull,” Mayweather declared, implying that Alvarez may be avoiding more challenging opponents like himself.

William Scull, with an undefeated record of 22-0 and holding the IBF’s top contender position at 168 pounds, is now poised to face Alvarez. The terms of the agreement between Alvarez and Scull are yet to be fully disclosed, leaving room for speculation among boxing enthusiasts.

Mayweather’s remarks come at a time when Alvarez, the undisputed champion with a record of 61-2-2 (39 KOs), continues to navigate his career path amid various mandatory challengers and potential matchups.

“I’m not just coming for a payday; I am coming for all the belts,” Scull stated recently, underscoring his determination to prove his worth as Alvarez’s IBF mandatory challenger.

The boxing world awaits further details on whether Alvarez’s next bout will indeed be against Scull, as discussions and negotiations unfold in the coming weeks.