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Jake Paul Throws Hissy Fit Over Canelo Alvarez
Boxing fans were thrown into a whirlwind of speculation after rumors swirled that Canelo Alvarez might ditch his fight with Terence Crawford for a showdown with Jake Paul. While that matchup would have been a spectacle, the fantasy was short-lived. Canelo has now signed a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season, which includes a blockbuster fight against Crawford but excludes Paul entirely.
Jake Paul, never one to shy away from controversy, responded to the news with an outrageous tirade on his ‘X’ account, accusing Canelo of “ducking” him and claiming he is the “new face of boxing.” Let’s unpack why this statement is not only laughable but exposes Paul as the lamest fight picker of all time.
Jake Paul's "MVP" Status? Not So Fast
Paul’s rise in boxing has been more about marketing than merit. Yes, he has drawn attention to the sport, but let’s not confuse YouTube views with legacy. His biggest claims to fame are wins against retired MMA fighters, undersized opponents, and a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury—who, coincidentally, is the only opponent Paul has faced near his age and weight class.
Paul calls himself “The Most Valuable Person in Boxing,” yet his career reads like a highlight reel of mismatched opponents. Let’s break it down:
Size Matters: Jake Paul stands at 6'1" with a 76-inch reach, typically weighing around 227 pounds. Compare that to Canelo Alvarez, who is 5'7", has a 70-inch reach, and fights at 168 pounds. That’s a 59-pound weight difference, a reach advantage, and six inches in height.
Age Discrepancies: Paul’s opponents have often been older, retired athletes well past their prime. Meanwhile, Canelo, at 33, has spent nearly two decades fighting the best of the best across multiple weight classes.
The Tommy Fury Loss: Paul’s one fight against someone his own age ended in defeat. That alone disqualifies him from calling himself the “king” of anything.
Canelo’s Legacy vs. Jake Paul’s Ego
For Paul to claim that Canelo has “done nothing for the sport of boxing outside the ring” is not only disrespectful but wildly inaccurate. Canelo is a four-division world champion who has taken on every challenge in his path. His resume includes names like Gennady Golovkin, Floyd Mayweather, Sergey Kovalev, and Caleb Plant.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul’s most notable wins are over Tyron Woodley (a retired MMA fighter), Ben Askren (a wrestler with no striking experience), and Nate Robinson (a basketball player).
Calling out Canelo for avoiding him isn’t bravery—it’s opportunism. Canelo has nothing to gain from fighting Paul, while Paul has everything to gain from even being mentioned in the same sentence as the Mexican legend.
What’s Next for Jake Paul?
With Canelo officially off the table, Paul will likely continue his campaign of calling out high-profile opponents while avoiding anyone who could genuinely challenge him. Perhaps instead of aiming for legends like Canelo, Paul should focus on fighters closer to his skill level.
For someone who claims to be “the new face of boxing,” it’s time for Jake Paul to put up or shut up. Until he starts taking on legitimate, evenly-matched opponents, his boxing career will remain what it has always been—a circus act.
At FIGHT.TV, we love the drama Jake Paul brings to the sport, but let’s not kid ourselves. If he’s going to keep calling himself a boxing MVP, he needs to step into the ring with someone his own size, skill level, and age. Until then, Canelo Alvarez and the rest of the boxing world are doing just fine without him.