Turki Alalshikh, head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, didn’t hold back when discussing Jake Paul, the social media star turned boxer.
“This was a serious offer for Canelo, and to be honest, I couldn’t make it twice. But Saul understood that a fight with Jake Paul would add nothing to his legacy. Canelo is a smart guy.
Platforms should consider something else. You have the best YouTuber P4P. Get MrBeast, set up a fight at Disney, and give him the YouTube belt. Everyone will subscribe and watch!
The world is fascinating right now. If a legendary boxer signs a lucrative contract for huge fights, why would you call him a slave?", said Turki.
Previously, it was revealed that Canelo signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, canceling any potential fight with Jake Paul. Alalshikh later admitted he personally convinced Canelo to turn down the matchup.