"Stop Running": Jake Paul Calls Out Canelo

American YouTuber and heavyweight boxer Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs), following his second consecutive early victory, has issued a challenge to the undisputed super middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs).

"Canelo, stop running from the fight. I know you want this match. I represent Puerto Rico, you represent Mexico, so it's going to be Puerto Rico vs. Mexico. I want the fight with Canelo. I need all the big names. I'm the face of this sport. Seriously, who does more for boxing than I do? I'm on the path to a world title, wanting to continue fighting in tougher matches. If a big-money fight option comes up, I'll take it because it's fun. But for now, I remain on the path of fighting real boxers," Paul stated.

Jake has a streak of two consecutive early victories. At the end of 2023, he knocked out Andre August in the first round. On the night from March 2nd to 3rd, Paul demolished Ryan Bourland with a technical knockout in the first round.