Benavidez Sr. Ready to Train Jake Paul for a Canelo Fight

Jose Benavidez Sr., father and trainer of interim WBC and regular WBA light heavyweight champion David Benavidez, has expressed his willingness to train YouTuber-turned-heavyweight boxer Jake Paul—if he ever steps into the ring against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

- Do I think Jake Paul can beat Canelo?

- I'll be rooting for Jake because I know him—he’s a great guy. Hell, I’d even offer my services to train him or do whatever I can to support him.

That would be something. I just hope he lands that one perfect shot, or something crazy happens. Who knows? You never know what can happen until the fight actually takes place.

Hopefully, we’ll see the progress Jake is making. He’s young and strong. Anything is possible once you step into the ring. I’ll be cheering for him, Benavidez Sr. said.

Previously, insider Julius Julianis reported that Saul Alvarez and Jake Paul had reached an agreement for a potential fight.