It wasn’t long ago that Scull had fought Canelo Alvarez and not many realized he was even fighting this weekend.
A testament to how well boxing is doing internationally that top flight contenders are boxing so regularly all around the world now internationally.
The Dane’s out on a good card this weekend but Scull found himself knocked out in the final round:
That was his attempted comeback from the Canelo fight so time will tell what he decides to do next.
For those not familiar with the above fighters — some quick facts and a round up on last night:
William Scull’s loss (Jan 31, 2026, Sydbank Arena, Kolding, Denmark):
- Fight: vs. Jacob Bank for WBO Global super middleweight title
- Result: Bank won by TKO in round 12 (at 2:37, ~20 seconds left)
- Key details: Scull non-combative early; Bank dominated late, dropped Scull twice in round 6 and again in round 12 for stoppage (3 knockdowns total)
- Scull’s record: Now 23-2 (9 KOs); first stoppage loss (previously went distance with Canelo)
Winner: Jacob Bank facts
- Record: Now 18-0 (10 KOs)
- Age/Nationality: 24-year-old Dane (from Kolding)
- Style/Notes: Rising prospect; strong technical boxing, footwork, late pressure; celebrated on knees in raucous home crowd
- Significance: First to stop Scull (even Canelo couldn’t); biggest win yet, retained WBO Global title in first defense
Denmark has a new star on its hands. In professional boxing.
Well done Jacob Bank.
What a weekend of fights and knockdowns in boxing — outstanding stuff.
