Jake Paul says boxer champion Canelo álvarez ‘bent’ after ‘deep negotiations’ to fight
Boxing fans signed up Jake Paul To get a heavy competition in the ring and, obviously, he was trying.
But after Paul and his team were “deep in negotiations” with current WBO, WBA and WBC Super Middle Champion Canelo álvarezThe ruling champion “bent down” Paul.
Álvarez’s former promoter, Eddie Hearn, even said that the two had reached a fight contract, but now the fight is excluded.
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Jake Paul speaks during a press conference Fanatics Festa at the Javits Center on August 18, 2024 in New York. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Instead, álvarez signed a four -fighting contract with a riyadh season for the fight in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement posted on Friday, Paul’s most respected promotions said the fight would happen in Las Vegas on the weekend Cinco de Mayo, a “huge event for Mexican, Puerto Rican and American fans.”
“It is disappointing to see how the situation has been going on. The MVP works with integrity, transparency and respect for sports, athletes and fans. Unfortunately, not everyone in the boxing world shares these values,” the MVP statement said.
Paul then went to social media to talk about his side.
“News: Canelo Alvarez bent me up, Jake Paul, and now the slave is owned, regardless of the pride of Mexican peoples who support it on American soil,” ” Paul wrote. “It’s not surprising when he has done nothing for his entire career for boxing outside the ring.
Jake Paul reacts after throwing Andre August in the Caribe Royale Orlando in the first round. (Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA Today Sports)
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“I’m a new box of boxing. You can’t have the biggest fight 2025. Without my name. When all your events are ready and losing money, you will realize who is the King of Sport. 28 years. The biggest struggle in boxing history.
Paul teasing the July event in New York earlier this week.
Álvarez will continue to fight for that weekend, with an opponent who will be determined. He is also scheduled for the title 13. September against Terrence Crawford.
Jake Paul gestures the crowd during weighing for his fight against Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center 4 August 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Paul’s career is 11-1 after defeat Mike Tysonwho fell to 50-7 in November.
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