Jacob Bank didn’t just beat William Scull on Saturday night. He carried him, dropped him repeatedly and stopped him late in the 12th, turning a cautious start into a one-sided finish to retain the WBO Global super middleweight title.
The fight, staged at Sydbank Arena, got off to a slow start. The early rounds were measured and short on action, with both fighters probing and neither committing to sustained exchanges. Scull’s experience showed early, but it did little to separate him on the charts.
That changed in the sixth round. Bank broke through with pressure and timing and scored two takedowns that decisively shifted the battle. From that point on, Scull struggled to recover. His output dropped, his movement slowed and he absorbed long stretches of unanswered work.
Banking remained disciplined. He didn’t rush the finish, instead pushing Scull back, mixing shots and forcing trades at a pace Scull could no longer manage. Additional takedowns followed as the rounds wore on, with Scull spending more time reacting than initiating.
The end came late. With about 20 seconds left in the twelfth round, Bank dropped Scull again, prompting the referee to stop the match. The stoppage halted a battle that had tilted heavily in Bank’s favor after the midway point.
Bank improved to 18-0 with 10 knockouts and retained his regional title. The win carried weight given Scull’s background, including a previous 12-round effort against Canelo Alvarez. This time, durability was not enough. Bank’s youth and sustained pressure decided the battle.
For Bank, it was a clear step forward. He dealt with a higher level of opposition, adjusted to a slow start, and closed decisively. For Scull, now 23-2, the night exposed limits as he was forced to fight at a pace he could not control.
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Last updated on 31/01/2026
