Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are getting ready to step into the ring this weekend in Texas. The two will face off in an eight-round bout that's set to air on Netflix. But not everyone's thrilled about this match-up.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, the four-weight world champion, isn't impressed. When asked about his interest in the fight, Canelo didn't mince words.
"Not at all. No."
The Mexican boxer shared his thoughts in an interview with TMZ. He believes this kind of event isn't good for boxing, calling it "more [of a] show than a fight."
"I think Netflix being involved, yes it's good, but not in that kind of fight."
Canelo's criticism stems from the significant age gap between the fighters. At 58, Tyson is more than twice the age of 27-year-old Paul. This age difference has raised concerns about potential dangers in the ring.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul has his sights set on bigger targets. On the Timbo Sugar Show, Paul revealed his ambitious plan to challenge Canelo if he beats Tyson.
"This moment will prove I'm the face of boxing, the largest attraction, and me vs. Canelo at 200 pounds for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight, arguably even bigger than me vs. Tyson, and it makes so much sense."
Paul claims a fight with Canelo would be the biggest event in boxing. He believes it would prove he's the face of the sport and the largest attraction. Paul also suggests Canelo might be interested in a big payday.
But Canelo's not biting. When asked about Paul's challenge, his response was short and clear:
"I'm not interested."
It's worth noting that Canelo has never fought above light-heavyweight, while Paul is eyeing a cruiserweight bout. The Mexican champion's motto, "No boxing, no life," suggests he's focused on more traditional boxing challenges.
As the Paul vs. Tyson fight approaches, Canelo finds himself dragged into the promotion, despite his clear lack of interest. The boxing world will be watching to see how this unusual match-up unfolds and what it means for the sport's future.
