Jake Paul recently put out a bold message on social media aimed at Canelo Alvarez after the boxing champion turned down a fight with him. However, fans were more focused on an official announcement regarding a potential Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford bout. It was later revealed that Canelo had signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season head Turki Alalshikh, officially shutting down any chance of a matchup with the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Following this, a wave of trash talk erupted on social media, catching fans’ attention.
Following the news, ‘The Problem Child’ took to Instagram to react, sharing AI-generated images where he edited himself knocking down Canelo Alvarez. He even went as far as declaring victory over the Mexican star without ever stepping into the ring with him.
This sparked an online back-and-forth between the two, with Canelo firmly stating that he had no intention of fighting a YouTuber. In response, Paul claimed that Canelo had actually signed the contract and that the fight poster, date, and venue were all set.
“You’re a money-hungry squirrel chasing your next nut. The truth is, these sports-washing, shady characters are paying you hundreds of millions of dollars to stop our fight from happening because they couldn’t fathom the fact that they can’t create a bigger fight than me and you,” Paul said.
Jake Paul claims Canelo signed the contract to fight him and they were going to officially announce it next week 🤔pic.twitter.com/jrJSvzTcxZ
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) February 8, 2025
Fans quickly weighed in on the drama, with one commenting, “Hate to say it, but Jake cooked Canelo.”
Hate to say it, but Jake cooked Canelo😭
— ItzSykadelic (@ItzSykadelic) February 8, 2025
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One fan even expressed support for Paul, stating that they actually believe in him.
I actually believe him.
— Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) February 8, 2025
One fan speculated that Conor McGregor might step in for the fight.
Conor about to step in 🤑
— Eddie-Capital (@eddiejedi) February 8, 2025
Another fan voiced their support for Paul.
Kinda gotta side with Paul here tbh
— X (@fau1in) February 8, 2025
Nah. Canelo played him. Used him as a bargaining chip I think.
— JG (@JakeGerberMMA) February 8, 2025
Canelo used Jake to get a bigger bag
— Justin (@theesportsguy13) February 8, 2025
Who else would be fine if Jake Paul never fought again ? Me !
— RickeeLaree71 (@TitanTrueLove) February 8, 2025
Most Valuable Promotions Addresses Buzz Surrounding Jake Paul vs. Canelo Showdown
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was in serious talks to set up a massive Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight for Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas. However, the deal fell through, leaving MVP disappointed. In their statement, they stressed their commitment to integrity and transparency—qualities they believe are lacking in some parts of boxing.
Official statement from MVP regarding Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez. pic.twitter.com/wSgHiKJ4Ia
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) February 7, 2025
They also cautioned fans against trusting everything they read, hinting at media bias influenced by promoters. With the Canelo fight officially off, fans are now eager to see who “The Problem Child” will face next as MVP continues discussions with high-profile opponents.
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