Julio César Chávez breaks his silence on Canelo vs. Scull: ‘If he gets complacent, he’ll be woken up from the floor’ — The warning that shook the champion’s camp

Julio César Chávez launches warning about Canelo vs Scull: “If you trust, it will have a bad time”

Mexico City – The countdown has already begun. Just days after the fight that will paralyze the world of boxing this May 4 in Las Vegas, the looks are put in the duel between Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the undisputed champion of the 168 pounds, and the undefeated Cuban William Scull. But beyond records, bets and statistics, there is a voice that rumbles stronger than all: that of Julio César Chávez, the greatest idol that Mexican struggle has given.

And faithful to his style, Chávez was not kept.

During a recent interview, the great Mexican champion offered his point of view on the confrontation that will be part of the traditional billboard of the weekend of May 5, a date that for Mexicans is marked not only by history, but also by the fighting that have been recorded in memory.

“Many people think Canelo will win easily, but I don’t see it that simple,” Chávez said with a serious look and a firm voice. “Scull is left -handed, it’s elusive, he has a good boxing. He doesn’t have Canelo’s experience, but sometimes hunger can match things.”

Chávez’s analysis is not less. William Scull, originally from Cuba, arrives with an undefeated 22-0 record and a growing reputation as a technical, cold and calculator stylist. In his previous presentations he has demonstrated a solid defense, clean combinations and, above all, a centered and patient mentality. It does not come to Las Vegas as a tourist: it comes for everything.

Julio recognizes it. And although in his words the support is noticeable to Canelo, there is also a clear warning: “Canelo has everything to win, but not a second should be trusted. He has to leave from the first round to impose respect, to cut the ring, to work the body as he knows.”

Chávez knows well what he’s talking about. He starred historical wars, and understands that nothing can be taken for granted. “If you let Scull accommodate, you can complicate. This boy doesn’t come for a walk.”

Despite his prudence, Julio does not hesitate to give his prognosis. “I think Canelo can knock him out between the eighth and tenth round, if he does things well. If not, he wins by decision. But be careful, he will not sweep it as some think. Scull is going to give a worthy fight.”

These words, far from just a technical analysis, have emotional weight. Chavez was not only a world champion. It was – and still – the voice of experience, the living testimony of what it means to represent Mexico about a quadrilateral. Therefore, their words feel like a legacy that passes from generation to generation.

And as always, he did not miss the opportunity to leave a message of respect: “That they prepare one hundred. They give us a great war above the ring. And that they go well.

This message is not just for Canelo or for Scull. It is for the public. For young people who see boxing as a battle of egos and not like what is really: a character test.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere is already burning. Social networks boil, debates between fans intensify and tickets for the T-Mobile Arena are practically exhausted. Canelo, with his fame, his media power and his legacy at stake, will face an opponent who may not have a name of superstar, but he has what matters most in this sport: hunger, discipline and zero fear.

On May 4, the world will stop. Canelo will seek to defend his throne once again. Scull will try to write his name with golden letters. And all of us who love boxing only expect what Chavez asked: a decent war.

Because as the Culiacán idol said: “In boxing you win with respect. And it is also lost with respect. The important thing is that they stand up … and that the ring speaks.”