Jake Paul throws big shade at Canelo Alvarez, but it backfires badly

Jake Paul is definitely not a big fan of Canelo Alvarez. The YouTuber-turned-boxer recently took a jab at the Mexican champion, but the shot quickly backfired.

In recent years, Jake Paul has made it clear he wants to build a serious professional boxing career and eventually be recognized as one of the sport’s top fighters. While he has yet to face elite competition, he continues positioning himself to get that opportunity.

Most recently, Paul came close to securing a fight with Canelo Alvarez. However, the Mexican star turned down the offer, further fueling Paul’s frustration toward him.

Jake Paul takes aim at Canelo Alvarez, but his criticism backfires

In recent months, Jake Paul has tried to spark a rivalry with Canelo Alvarez—though the Mexican champion seems largely uninterested. The YouTuber has repeatedly tried to provoke Álvarez, but the multi-division titleholder hasn’t engaged much.

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Paul’s desire to face Canelo is well known. His approach has been aggressive, repeatedly criticizing the champion, but so far, it hasn’t earned him the fight he wants.

This time, Paul took aim at Canelo’s recent fight against William Scull. He mocked the bout for producing just 275 total punches between both fighters—the lowest ever recorded in a 12-round match.

“Come on, I threw more punches against Mike Tyson in eight two-minute rounds than he did in a 12-round fight,” he said for FightHub TV, referring to his recent match against Tyson, during which he threw 278 punches, per official stats.

Canelo Alvarez of Mexico arrives for a press conference to preview their September 30 super middleweight undisputed championship fight against Jermell Charlo at Palladium Times Square on August 15, 2023 in New York City.

However, Paul’s attempt to ridicule Canelo didn’t land as intended. While he pointed out that he threw more punches in his bout against Mike Tyson, fans were quick to call out the irony—given that the Tyson fight was widely seen as a mismatch. The 58-year-old legend was clearly not in proper condition, and many viewed the bout as little more than a glorified sparring session for Paul.

Will Jake Paul ever fight Canelo Alvarez?

In early 2025, rumors suggested that Canelo Alvarez had agreed to face Jake Paul in May. However, the bout fell through, and Alvarez ended up choosing William Scull as his first opponent of the year.

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Alvarez is now set to face Terence Crawford in September, but a potential fight with Jake Paul may not be entirely off the table. Still, it appears unlikely to happen before 2026—if it happens at all.