Canelo Alvarez has brushed off the idea of a fight with Jake Paul, calling it an "event" rather than a real boxing match. The Mexican superstar shared his thoughts in a recent chat with DAZN.
Jake Paul, the YouTuber who's now boxing, will step into the ring with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, June 28, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This fight comes after Paul claimed he had a contract to face Canelo, which turned out to be part of Alvarez's strategy to secure a deal with Arab promoter Turki Alalshikh.
Paul's been making waves in the boxing world. He recently beat Mike Tyson in November 2024, adding to his growing list of wins. Meanwhile, Canelo's got his own plans. He'll be facing William Scull on May 3 in Saudi Arabia, kicking off a series of four fights as part of his agreement with Riyadh Season.
When asked about potentially fighting Paul, Canelo didn't mince words:
"I don't even call it a fight. For me, it's an event. But it's not the time, you have to play your cards right."
Canelo's comments suggest he's more interested in the financial side of things than the sporting aspect. He seems to be thinking about timing and strategy, possibly considering Paul as an option for a retirement fight down the line.
It looks like Canelo let the rumors about a Paul fight grow on purpose. This move likely helped boost his visibility and market value, leading to his multi-million dollar deal with Alalshikh.
Many see a potential Canelo-Paul matchup as more of a show than a serious boxing contest, similar to Paul's fight with Tyson last November. For now, Canelo seems focused on balancing his commercial interests with his boxing legacy. He's keeping his options open but doesn't seem in a rush to make this particular "event" happen.
