Jake Paul Slams Canelo Alvarez After Las Vegas Showdown Contract Claim

Jake Paul has unleashed a bitter tirade on social media, calling out Canelo Alvarez for agreeing to face Terence Crawford instead of him. The controversial YouTube star, 28, claims that he and the boxing legend had already signed a contract for their long-anticipated fight, set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 3. 

Jake Paul’s Frustration with Canelo’s Fight Decision

In a recent post on X, Paul made waves by revealing a screenshot of what he says is the signed agreement between him and Canelo, with both fighters’ signatures shown as evidence. Paul went on to voice his anger at Canelo’s decision to take on Terence Crawford—the unbeaten, pound-for-pound champion—in September, instead of stepping into the ring with him.

Jake Paul expressed his disappointment with Canelo’s choice, further accusing the Mexican boxer of turning his back on his loyal fans. “You screwed over your own people,” Paul said, referring to Canelo’s decision to face Crawford while also committing to a controversial deal with Riyadh Season for multiple fights in Saudi Arabia. 

Canelo’s Controversial Riyadh Season Deal

The buzz around Canelo’s fight schedule grew even more intense after The Ring Magazine reported that Canelo’s next few fights, including the matchup with Crawford, would be part of a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. Under this deal, most of Canelo’s upcoming bouts will take place in Saudi Arabia, with his Crawford fight being the only exception—set to be held in Las Vegas.

Paul’s frustration grew as he condemned Canelo for prioritizing lucrative deals in the Middle East over maintaining his commitment to his Mexican fans. Paul believes that by agreeing to this Saudi deal, Canelo is alienating the supporters who have followed his rise to boxing stardom.

Paul’s Next Move After Canelo Fallout

With the Canelo showdown seemingly off the table, Jake Paul now finds himself looking for a new opponent. After a lackluster performance against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson last November, Paul was eager to take on a high-profile opponent like Canelo. The fact that he was so interested in facing Canelo suggests that Paul is looking for a fight against an opponent of a similar age and experience level.

Paul’s post generated significant buzz online, with fans weighing in on the situation. Many are curious to see what Paul’s next move will be and whether he will be able to secure another high-profile bout.

What’s Next for Jake Paul?

With his sights set on becoming a major boxing draw, Jake Paul remains determined to carve out a legitimate career in the sport. While Canelo has chosen his next opponent in Crawford, Paul seems focused on pushing forward, exploring new opportunities, and continuing to stir the pot with boxing’s biggest names.

Jake Paul’s next move is anyone’s guess, but one thing is certain: he’s not backing down anytime soon. Whether he can secure another top-tier opponent or not, he’s making sure to keep the boxing world talking.