The clock is ticking for Jake Paul. After his highly anticipated bout with Canelo Alvarez in May fell through, the YouTube sensation has now made a $15 million offer to an MMA star for what could be a blockbuster fight.
Jake Paul has managed to carve out a name for himself in the boxing world in recent years. While he may not be an elite-level pugilist, his massive social media presence and bold personality have made him one of the sport’s most polarizing figures.
For years, Paul has pursued a fight against Canelo Alvarez, and at one point, he seemed close to making it happen. However, the bout ultimately collapsed, and now the influencer-turned-boxer is shifting his focus to another high-profile opponent.
Jake Paul makes $15 million offer to UFC legend after failed Canelo Alvarez fight
Last year, Jake Paul’s bout against Mike Tyson failed to deliver the excitement many fans had hoped for. The YouTuber was clearly in better shape than the aging boxing icon, dominating the fight against an exhausted ‘Iron Mike’ and securing a unanimous decision victory.
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Following the fight, Paul faced heavy criticism from both analysts and fans, many of whom accused him of avoiding top-tier competition. The backlash seemingly struck a nerve, pushing Paul and his team to intensify efforts to secure a fight against Canelo Alvarez.
Reports suggested that Alvarez had tentatively agreed to a fight in May, only for negotiations to suddenly fall apart within hours. With his schedule now wide open, Paul is actively seeking a new opponent to stay active—but he may also be considering a shift away from boxing altogether.
In an interview with Newsweek, Jake Paul was asked about the possibility of joining his brother Logan in WWE. He dismissed the idea and instead revealed that he has made an offer to MMA star Nate Diaz for a potential fight.
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“I definitely want to do MMA,” Paul said. “Nate Diaz, still to this day, has not accepted the $15 million deal that we have for him. For me in MMA, it’s just about finding the right opponent.”
Why did Canelo Alvarez reject a fight with Jake Paul?
Boxing fans experienced a whirlwind of emotions in recent weeks regarding a potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul fight. Initially, the Mexican superstar rejected the idea outright. However, with no clear opponent lined up for May, reports emerged that Alvarez had reconsidered and agreed to face Paul.
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Less than 12 hours after those reports surfaced, Alvarez officially announced that he would instead face William Scull in May. According to Canelo, he simply does not see Jake Paul as a legitimate challenge at this stage of his career.
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