Canelo Alvarez surprises Jake Paul with an unexpected update on their potential fight

A few weeks ago, reports suggested that Canelo Alvarez would fight Jake Paul in May, but the Mexican boxer opted to face William Scull instead. However, Alvarez has now given the YouTuber a shocking update on a potential bout in the future.

Jake Paul, one of the most well-known influencers today, has not stopped pursuing his dream of becoming a professional boxer. He holds an 11-1 record as a pro, but he has yet to face an elite-level opponent.

The YouTuber has challenged Canelo Alvarez multiple times, knowing that such a fight could significantly elevate his career. However, the Mexican champion has repeatedly rejected his offers—though something may have changed recently.

Canelo Alvarez gets real about a potential bout with Jake Paul in the near future

At the start of 2025, one of the biggest uncertainties in boxing was the future of Canelo Alvarez. The Mexican star had yet to secure a fight for May, and time was running out for the legendary pugilist.

As weeks passed, the idea of facing Jake Paul gained momentum. Canelo wanted to stay active ahead of his marquee bout in September, but no top-tier opponent had stepped forward to fight him.

Reports suggested that Paul had finally secured a fight with Alvarez for May after months of calling him out. However, the Mexican ultimately decided against it and chose to face William Scull instead—a decision that did not sit well with Paul.

Despite this, Jake Paul has continued to challenge Canelo Alvarez. However, it wasn’t until now that the Mexican champion finally addressed the topic again, revealing that he is open to the idea of a fight—but not at the moment.

Speaking to TMZ Sports, Canelo Alvarez stated that he would only consider facing Jake Paul in an exhibition match.“I never say no, because you never know what happens next,” Alvarez said. “But as an official fighter, no, I don’t think so.”

Why is Canelo Alvarez not interested in facing Jake Paul?

While Jake Paul has improved his boxing skills in recent years, he is still far from being considered an elite fighter. For that reason, Canelo Alvarez does not view him as a legitimate challenge for a professional bout, which would require serious training and preparation.

Canelo Alvarez is at a strong point in his career, focusing on facing only the best boxers before his eventual retirement. However, while he has not entirely ruled out fighting Jake Paul, it would likely only happen as an exhibition rather than an official professional bout.