Paul, 28, has become one of boxing's most talked-about figures despite his limited experience. His record stands at 11-1, with notable fights against Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, and Tyron Woodley. He suffered his only loss to Tommy Fury in 2022.
The American's last fight raised eyebrows. He took on 58-year-old Mike Tyson in an 8-round exhibition on Netflix. Many fans found it hard to watch, but it still made a ton of money.
Now, Paul's set his sights on Canelo, the four-weight world champion. Rumors suggest they're talking about a May fight, but details like weight and broadcaster haven't been revealed.
British promoter Eddie Hearn, who's worked with both fighters, thinks the deal's done. He said:
"It was all very sudden wasn't it. Is it in relation to the Jake Paul fight? Canelo doesn't care. Give him the money and he'll fight. This isn't a negative but he doesn't really have loyalty to anyone. None to me, none to PBC, none to Turki Al-Alshikh. 'Pay me the money and I'll fight whoever you want me to fight.'"
Hearn added that Canelo's moving into a different world of boxing and will likely make a fortune fighting Paul.
But BAVAFA Sports, Paul's talent agency, pumped the brakes on the excitement. They stated: "When there's something to announce, we will announce it. No outside promoter has any accurate insight on our discussions being concluded or not with any Jake Paul opponent (multiple names in discussion)."
Paul's not staying quiet, though. He posted on social media that he'll be the A-side in his next fight, adding fuel to the Canelo speculation.
This potential matchup shows how boxing's changing. Streaming platforms like Netflix are getting into big fights, and negotiations involve lots of moving parts and money talk.
For now, fans will have to wait and see if this dream fight becomes a reality. One thing's for sure – it'll get people talking.