Not Canelo Alvarez: Jake Paul gets blunt offer from world champion for title fight

Jake Paul is still waiting for Canelo Alvarez to accept a fight against him. In the meantime, the YouTuber has received a strong offer to fight for a title from an unexpected challenger.

In recent years, Jake Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world. He currently holds an 11-1 record, with his most recent victory coming last November against Mike Tyson.

However, many fans are still waiting for him to face an elite-level boxer, with Canelo Alvarez being the most obvious target. While the Mexican star has repeatedly turned down Paul’s challenges, the influencer may now have a chance to win a title that could force Alvarez to take notice.

World cruiserweight champion agrees to face Jake Paul

Jake Paul has made it clear: he wants to become the best boxer in the world. To achieve that, he knows he must face top-tier fighters—and right now, Canelo Alvarez is considered the best active boxer.

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A few months ago, reports claimed that Canelo had agreed to fight Paul in May. However, the bout fell through, and the Mexican chose to face William Scull instead.

That decision has only fueled Paul’s desire to improve and make the fight happen. He recently revealed that his next opponent will be Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., though Alvarez remains his ultimate goal.

While a win over Chavez Jr. would help strengthen his case, it may not be enough. That’s why a WBC champion is now open to putting his title on the line to help Paul climb the ranks.

Badou Jack, current WBC cruiserweight champion

Badou Jack, the current WBC cruiserweight champion, has said he is willing to fight Jake Paul—even after Paul claimed he would knock Jack out easily.
“I never heard about that, whatever. It’s a money fight,” Jack responded. “It’s an easy fight, and it’s a money fight. So why not?”

Can Jake Paul challenge Badou Jack for the cruiserweight title?

Jake Paul’s case is a unique one. While many fighters recognize that facing him brings major attention, he’s still far from being a fully established contender.

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Even though Jack may be willing to face Paul, putting the title on the line wouldn’t be a simple process. The WBC would need to approve the fight, and the organization likely has other contenders lined up to face Jack before the YouTuber gets a shot.