In a bold statement, social media sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul has accused four-division world champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez of avoiding a potential fight. The controversy began after negotiations for a bout scheduled for May 2025 in Las Vegas fell through.

According to Most Valuable Promotions, Paul's promotional company, Alvarez was in "deep negotiations" to face Paul during the Cinco De Mayo weekend. However, in a surprising turn of events, Alvarez instead signed a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, setting up a highly anticipated super-fight with fellow boxing superstar Terence Crawford in September.

Jake Paul took to Instagram to express his frustration, stating, "Canelo Alvarez ducked me. It's not surprising when his whole career he has done nothing for the sport of boxing outside the ring. I'm the new face of boxing." This statement has reignited the debate about Paul's influence on the sport and his ability to draw in a younger audience.

Paul, who transitioned from YouTube prank videos to professional boxing, boasts a record of 11 wins and 1 defeat, with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury in 2023. His victories have primarily been against retired MMA fighters, including a recent win over Mike Tyson, which was streamed globally on Netflix.

On the other hand, Canelo Alvarez remains one of the most accomplished active fighters in the sport, holding the title of unified super-middleweight champion. Despite Paul's claims, Alvarez's legacy in boxing is undisputed.

Paul concluded his statement with a bold assertion: "You cannot have the biggest fight of 2025 without my name involved. When all of your events tank and lose money you will all realize who the king of the sport is." MVP also confirmed that they are still in discussions with multiple high-profile opponents, emphasizing that Jake Paul and MVP are here to stay and continue disrupting the boxing world on their terms.

This potential clash between a traditional boxing legend and a social media-driven newcomer has sparked significant interest among fans and pundits alike, raising questions about the future direction of the sport.