Jake Paul recently made waves on social media with a striking message directed at boxing champion Canelo Alvarez, following Canelo’s decision to decline a matchup with the YouTuber-turned-boxer. However, the boxing community’s attention quickly shifted to an official announcement about a potential fight between Alvarez and Terence Crawford. It was later confirmed that Canelo had signed a lucrative four-fight contract with Riyadh Season head Turki Alalshikh, effectively ruling out any possibility of a showdown with Paul. This led to a flurry of banter online as fans reacted to the news.
In the wake of these developments, ‘The Problem Child’ took to Instagram to display his creative side, featuring AI-generated images of himself defeating Canelo. He boldly proclaimed victory over the Mexican fighter, despite not having shared a ring with him.
This ignited a heated exchange on social platforms, where Canelo reiterated his lack of interest in facing a YouTuber. Paul countered by asserting that Canelo had indeed signed the necessary paperwork, claiming that fight details—including the promotional poster and event particulars—were already prepared.
“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 stated.
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
The back-and-forth quickly drew in fans, with one asserting, “Hate to say it, but Jake cooked Canelo.”
Hate to say it, but Jake cooked Canelo😭
— ItzSykadelic (@ItzSykadelic) February 8, 2025
Others expressed surprise at Paul’s confidence, with some fans voicing belief in his claims.
I actually believe him.
— Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) February 8, 2025
There were also murmurs that Conor McGregor could potentially replace Canelo in the ring against Paul.
Conor about to step in 🤑
— Eddie-Capital (@eddiejedi) February 8, 2025
Other users rallied behind Paul, expressing their support, while a few speculated that Canelo might have utilized Paul merely as leverage for his own advantages.
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
Some fans even declared that they would prefer to see Paul retire from boxing altogether.
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), Jake Paul’s promotional company, had been negotiating a significant fight with Canelo Alvarez, tentatively scheduled for the Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the proposed arrangement could not be finalized, leaving MVP feeling frustrated. In their official statement, they emphasized their dedication to integrity and transparency—traits they believe are often lacking in the boxing world.
Official statement from MVP regarding Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez. pic.twitter.com/wSgHiKJ4Ia
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) February 7, 2025
MVP also urged fans to be discerning about the information they consume, hinting at a potential media bias influenced by promotional entities. With the Canelo fight officially off the table, enthusiasts are now keenly anticipating who “The Problem Child” will choose as his next opponent as MVP engages in discussions with various notable fighters.
