William Scull vs Vladimir Shishkin are set to face off for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title on October 19 at the Town Hall in Falkensee, near Berlin, Germany.
The title became available after Saul “Canelo” Alvarez relinquished it in favor of fighting Edgar Berlanga, choosing not to fulfill his mandatory defense against Scull. Scull, a 32-year-old Cuban boxer with an undefeated record of 22-0, may not be widely known but is highly skilled.
Scull started his professional career in Argentina and later joined Agon Sport in 2019. His next fight will be co-promoted by Agon Sport and Kuc Boxing. After defeating Evgeny Shvedenko in 2022, Scull earned his spot as the IBF’s mandatory challenger.
His opponent, 33-year-old Russian fighter Vladimir Shishkin, also remains undefeated with a 16-0 record. He secured his place for the title shot by defeating Jose Uzcategui in another IBF eliminator in 2022.
Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez will defend his WBO, WBA, and WBC titles against Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
William Scull vs Vladimir Shishkin – October 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, William Scull vs Vladimir Shishkin will battle for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title. Both undefeated fighters are eager to claim the belt, promising an intense showdown in Falkensee, Germany. This highly anticipated bout could redefine their careers and shake up the super-middleweight division.
