In a stunning and potentially explosive development, rising super middleweight contender William Skull has publicly accused boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez of bribing a referee during a recent bout. The accusation, made just moments ago via a livestream on Skull’s official social media page, has sent shockwaves through the boxing world.

Skull, who has been calling out top fighters in the division for months, claims that corruption and favoritism are still very much alive at the highest levels of the sport — and that he has the proof to back it up.

The Allegation Heard Around the World

“I’m risking everything by speaking out,” Skull said in the livestream. “But enough is enough. The people deserve to know the truth. Canelo bribed the referee. I have the evidence.”

Skull did not hesitate to name names or hold back. According to him, an anonymous source from within the event’s organizing committee provided a video clip and financial documents allegedly showing a suspicious transaction between a member of Canelo’s camp and the fight’s referee.

The fight in question is believed to be Canelo’s controversial win over a top-ranked challenger, where many fans and pundits criticized the scoring and overlooked fouls.

The “Evidence” That Sparked a Frenzy

As part of his bombshell claim, Skull shared two screenshots of what appears to be a wire transfer to an offshore account and a brief clip where a man resembling a known member of Team Canelo is seen speaking with the referee behind the scenes, just minutes before the match began.

“This isn’t normal,” Skull said. “Why is a referee having a private conversation with a fighter’s team without any oversight? And why is there money moving around right before the fight? It doesn’t take a genius to see what’s going on.”

While the screenshots and video remain unverified, their circulation online has sparked massive debate, with fans split between believing Skull and calling it a desperate move for attention.

Canelo’s Camp Responds Swiftly

Within minutes of Skull’s accusations going viral, Canelo’s team issued a short but stern statement:
“These allegations are false, defamatory, and will be met with legal action.”

Canelo himself has yet to appear publicly but posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story shortly afterward:
“They bark, but I keep walking.”

Fans React: “Is Boxing Still Clean?”

Social media exploded with reactions from both fans and former fighters. Some supported Skull’s courage, praising him for standing up against a sport they feel has long been plagued by politics and corruption. Others accused him of jealousy and trying to manufacture drama to gain attention.

A trending hashtag #ExposeTheTruth quickly gained traction, and Skull’s follower count jumped by over 100,000 within an hour of the livestream.

Boxing analyst Max Kellerman weighed in:
“If this turns out to be true, it could be one of the biggest scandals in modern boxing history. But we need to verify the claims. Right now, it’s just chaos.”

What Happens Next?

Skull has promised to release more documents and footage over the coming days, insisting that he has a legal team ready in case of retaliation.

“I’m not afraid,” he said. “If I don’t speak now, then who will? We have to protect the integrity of boxing.”

Meanwhile, fans and the media are waiting to see if governing bodies such as the WBC or the Nevada State Athletic Commission will investigate the matter.

One thing is clear: Skull’s claims have reopened long-standing concerns about fairness in boxing — and whether even the most iconic fighters are truly held to the same standards.