Cuban William Scull Steals the Spotlight: Claims IBF Super Middleweight Title!
Fans, hold onto your seats and your boxing gloves, because Cuban William Scull has just secured his spot in the boxing history books! In a showdown that resembled a high-stakes game of chess—except, well, with far more fists and considerably fewer board pieces—Scull emerged victorious against Russian Vladimir Shishkin, clinching the IBF super middleweight world championship. Yes, the fight took place in peaceful Falkensee near Berlin, where around 1000 fans experienced a spectacle more electrifying than your morning coffee.
High Drama and Unboxing Wisdom
The action unfolded over 12 rounds, each more thrilling than a rollercoaster ride at the peak of its climb. With scores reading 116:113, 116:112, and 115:113, it was as if the judges had convened at a pub and spilled their opinions over beers before casting their ballots. Days like this raise the exciting question of whose idea of ‘high class’ you’d rather trust—Scull’s nimble footwork or Shishkin’s grumpy patience.
In the corner supporting Scull was the ever-charismatic trainer Ulli Wegner, who prior to the bout declared, “Of course, I keep my fingers crossed for William Scull. However, I hope he leaves the ring as world champion. And let’s keep boxing out of America this time!” A real crowd favorite for his unfiltered take on boxing, Wegner surely jinxed the ring just by saying it. We all remember the unfortunate fate of Vinzenco Gualtieri, who won only to lose his title faster than you can say “misplaced title belt.”
Round by Round: The Fight Breakdown
Entering the first round, the tension crackled like bad electricity. Scull showed slight advantages, as both fighters hovered around like cautious cats, with enough respect for one another to break out the fine china. But once Scull got a taste of the ring’s aroma, he switched gears and began to dominate, winning multiple rounds and leaving Shishkin awaiting a flash of luck that, spoiler alert, never arrived.
The highlight? The fourth round. Picture this: Shishkin finally decided enough was enough and turned up the pressure, clinching his first round win 10:9. The crowd gasped, a fight that could almost describe the local traffic jams—slow, careful, and occasionally reckless.
Yet, from the seventh round onward, it was clear who had the upper hand. Scull’s victory became less about luck and more about sheer determination as he deftly landed clear shots, while poor Shishkin left with visibly swollen eyes that might just win a pity contest. The decision was ultimately made—Scull would walk away with the belt and perhaps even a few adoring fans.
What’s Next? A Dance with Canelo?
As if the plot wasn’t already thick enough, rumblings of a future showdown with superstar Canelo Alvarez have begun. But is this fight truly in the cards, or is it just wishful thinking? Let’s be honest; matches like these can sometimes get lost in what feels like a never-ending game of promotional Starkids. One day you’re the king of the ring, and the next, you’re back in line for a taco at Taco Bell.
Thrilling Undercard Fights
But wait, there’s more! The undercard delivered performances that set the stage buzzing. Heavyweight Sana Hasanovic made headlines as he secured a TKO victory in round 4. Meanwhile, super welterweight Paul Wall outdid himself by flooring Nourdeen Toure in round 7. Wall couldn’t help but declare, “I want to be world champion,” as if the audience needed a reminder after that impressive performance.
The night wrapped up with Dusan Velitic from Bosnia/Herzegovina taking the title of International German Heavyweight Champion after a unanimous points win over Tomas Salek. Promoter Almin Kuc asserted, “Dusan deserved that title”—and rightly so! If anyone deserved an award for perseverance, it’s the guy who survived the grueling ten rounds.
So, whether you’re a boxing enthusiast or simply someone who enjoys the sweet science of watching people punch one another (with style!), it’s hard to argue that last night was anything less than a resounding success. William Scull—celebrate while you can because now you’ve got some big shoes to fill…and maybe a date with Canelo to prepare for. Boxing is back, folks—don’t blink or you might miss the drama unfolding in the square world of the ring!
Cuban William Scull (32) is the new IBF super middleweight world champion. In front of around 1000 fans, the Agon professional defeated Russian Vladimir Shishkin (33), who lives in America, in Falkensee near Berlin with a unanimous points victory after 12 exciting and high-class rounds (116:113, 116:112, 115:113).
Cult trainer Ulli Wegner before the fight at the ring: “Of course I keep my fingers crossed for William Scull. However, I hope that he will leave the ring as world champion. And then hopefully there won’t be boxing in America again, like in the case of Vinzenco Gualtieri.” We know how this fight ended. The world title was immediately lost. Former world champion Arthur Abraham: “The better boxer should win the title.”
Fight against Canelo Alvarez?
Into the fight: A palpation can be seen in the 1st round. Slight advantages already for Scull. Both boxers have great respect for each other. But after the first phase of the fight, the Agon boxer from Cuba wins round after round. Shishkin is waiting for his chance, waiting for the decisive blow.
In the 4th round, Shishkin puts more pressure and takes the first round – 10:9.
But then Scull, driven by the boxing fans in Falkensee, turns up the heat and lands the clearer hits. Both of the American-based Russian’s eyes have been swollen since the 7th round. The decision has been made. William Scull is the new IBF super middleweight world champion.
Apparently superstar Canelo Alvarez (Mexico) is now waiting for the new world champion. However, whether this fight will ever rise is more than questionable…
Thrilling frame fights
The supporting program broadcast by BILDplus also offered exciting and good fights. Heavyweight Sana Hasanovic (Serbia) won by TKO in round 4. The audience in Falkensee was also impressed by the performance of super welterweight Paul Wall. He beat Nourdeen Toure (Finland) by TKO in round 7. Wall: “It was a hard and good fight. I had to take it too, but that’s professional boxing. I want to be world champion.”
The new International German Heavyweight Champion is Dusan Velitic (Bosnia/Herzegovina) after a unanimous points victory over 10 rounds over Tomas Salek (Czech Republic). Promoter Almin Kuc: “Dusan deserved and clearly won the fight.”