Jake Paul has hit out at Canelo Alvarez over their failed fight negotiations.
After a whirlwind week, Canelo is once again lined up to take on fellow pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford later this year after striking a deal with Saudi chief Turki Alalshikh.
It looked like the planned Canelo vs. Crawford bout was off due to it emerging that Canelo was also in talks to take on Youtuber-turned-boxer Paul in May, but at the eleventh hour the Paul fight fell through.
‘The Problem Child’ has now made his feelings perfectly known on Alvarez turning down the opportunity to face him, writing on social media that he is the new face of boxing after the Mexican star ducked him.
“Breaking news: Canelo Alvarez ducked me Jake Paul and is now an owned slave with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who support him on US soil. it’s not surprising when his whole career he has done nothing for the sport of boxing outside the ring.
“I’m the new face of boxing. You cannot have the biggest fight of 2025 without my name involved. When all of your events tank and lose money you will all realize who the king of the sport is.
“28 years old. Biggest fight in boxing history. My own boss. Not owned. 5 years in. All of you felines want to see me fail, but god has other plans. It’s the era of good. The era of the elephant. It’s the era of MVP.”
Canelo himself is yet to comment on the failed negotiations with Paul, but has sent a three word message to confirm his showdown with Crawford.
