Jake Paul says boxing champ Canelo Álvarez ‘ducked’ him after ‘deep negotiations’ for combat

Boxing followers have been clamoring for Jake Paul to get more durable competitors within the ring, and, apparently, he was making an attempt.

However after Paul and his workforce have been “deep in negotiations” with present WBO, WBA and WBC tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez, the reigning champ “ducked” Paul.

Álvarez’s former promoter, Eddie Hearn, even stated the 2 reached a deal to combat, however now the bout is off.

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Jake Paul speaks throughout a Fanatics Fest press convention at Javits Middle Aug. 18, 2024, in New York Metropolis. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Photographs)

Álvarez has as a substitute signed a four-fight take care of Riyadh Season to combat in Saudi Arabia.

In an announcement launched Friday, Paul’s Most Precious Promotions stated the combat would have taken place in Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo weekend, “an enormous occasion for the Mexican, Puerto Rican and American followers.”

“It’s disappointing to see how the state of affairs unfolded. MVP operates with integrity, transparency and respect for the game, its athletes and the followers. Sadly, not everybody within the boxing world shares these values,” MVP’s assertion stated.

Paul then took to social media to debate his facet.

“Breaking information: Canelo Alvarez ducked me, Jake Paul, and is now an owned slave with no regard for the delight of the Mexican individuals who help him on US soil,” Paul wrote. “it’s not shocking when his complete profession he has achieved nothing for the game of boxing outdoors the ring.

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Jake Paul reacts after knocking out Andre August within the first spherical at Caribe Royale Orlando. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA Right this moment Sports activities)

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“I’m the brand new face of boxing. You can’t have the most important combat of 2025 with out my title concerned. When your entire occasions tank and lose cash you’ll all understand who the king of the game is. 28 years outdated. Greatest combat in boxing historical past. My very own boss. Not owned. 5 years in. All of you felines wish to see me fail, however God has different plans. It’s the period of fine. The period of the elephant. It’s the period of MVP.”

Paul teased a July occasion in New York earlier this week.

Álvarez will nonetheless combat that weekend, with an opponent to be decided. He is additionally scheduled for a Sept. 13 title bout towards Terence Crawford.

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Jake Paul gestures to the gang throughout weigh-ins for his combat towards Nate Diaz at American Airways Middle Aug. 4, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.  (Sam Hodde/Getty Photographs)

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Paul is 11-1 in his profession after defeating Mike Tyson, who fell to 50-7, in November.

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