Jake Paul Accuses Canelo Alvarez of Dodging Fight After Saudi Boxing Deal

Canelo Alvarez opts for a lucrative four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, leaving Jake Paul frustrated over the collapse of their potential matchup.

Jake Paul claims his fight with Canelo Alvarez was nearly finalized before Alvarez signed a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season on February 6.
Brendan Schaub revealed on his podcast that Paul planned to announce the fight on Joe Rogan's show before the Saudi deal intervened.
Canelo Alvarez dismissed the idea of fighting Paul, stating he only fights 'real fighters,' and accused Paul of fabricating narratives.
Paul criticized Alvarez and Saudi officials, accusing them of prioritizing money over the sport and undermining his legitimacy as a boxer.
UFC figures Dana White and Michael Bisping criticized Paul, with Bisping questioning Paul's track record of fighting aging opponents and White emphasizing Saudi Arabia's dominance in boxing negotiations.