Jake Paul: "Canelo Ducked Me"

American influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) has claimed that Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) dodged a fight with him by signing an exclusive deal with Riyadh Season.

"Breaking news: Canelo ducked me, Jake Paul, and has now become someone’s property, with no respect for the Mexican people who support him on American soil.

Not surprised. He has done nothing for boxing outside the ring his entire career. I am the new face of boxing. You can't make the biggest fight of 2025 without my name in it.

When all your events flop and lose money, you'll realize who the real king of this sport is.

28 years old. The biggest fight in boxing history.

My own boss. I belong to no one.

Five years in the game.

You all want to see me fail, but God has other plans.

This is the Era of Goodness.

The Era of the Elephant.

The Era of MVP."

Earlier, it was confirmed that Canelo signed a four-fight contract with Riyadh Season, shutting down rumors of a fight with Jake Paul. His scheduled opponents include:

May 2025: Likely against Jermall Charlo or Bruno Surace

September 2025: Mega-fight against Terence Crawford

February 2026: Potential clash with Dmitry Bivol, Hamzah Sheeraz, or Chris Eubank Jr.

October 2026: Headlining a Riyadh Season event against a yet-to-be-announced opponent

Jake Paul, who defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson via unanimous decision in November, continues to position himself as a major player in the sport.