Canelo Alvarez reveals if he’s next for Jake Paul after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight

Canelo Alvarez almost made Jake Paul’s dream come true with a fight in May, but the bout fell through. Now, the Mexican legend has revealed whether he’ll face the influencer after his matchup against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June.

There’s no doubt that Canelo Alvarez is one of the greatest boxers in history. He has claimed multiple world titles across various weight classes, placing him on the boxing Mount Rushmore in the eyes of many fans.

Now, as Alvarez enters the final years of his career, Jake Paul is doing everything he can to secure a fight with the Mexican icon—hoping to boost his own credibility by stepping into the ring with one of the sport’s all-time greats.

Canelo Alvarez gives clear answer: Will he face Jake Paul soon?

Jake Paul has spent years trying to convince Canelo Alvarez to fight him. The influencer-turned-boxer wants to be seen as a legitimate contender, and facing Alvarez would be the ultimate validation.

Although Alvarez rejected several proposals, he reportedly came close to accepting the most recent one. According to reports, the two sides had agreed to a fight in May, but the bout collapsed and Alvarez instead fought William Scull.

Following that, Paul turned his attention elsewhere—and found another big-name Mexican fighter in Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber is set to face Chavez Jr. in June, though Alvarez remains his ultimate target.

With a bout already scheduled between Alvarez and Terence Crawford for September, many fans continue to wonder if the Mexican star will ever accept Paul’s challenge.

In a recent interview with Carl Froch, Alvarez gave a definitive response: “Not right now. I talked about it, but not right now.” Canelo Alvarez may have only a few fights left before retirement. While he currently doesn’t view Jake Paul as a legitimate opponent, he hasn’t completely shut the door on the idea.

A future bout could be tempting—not just for the payday, but also to silence Paul, who has repeatedly criticized Alvarez for avoiding the matchup.

For now, fans will have to wait. But if Jake Paul continues to raise his profile in the boxing world, the door to a showdown with Canelo might not stay closed forever.