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Jake Paul rips 'slave' Canelo Alvarez for passing on boxing match with new fight deal

"El Gallo" is disappointed in Canelo Alvarez for not moving forward with a fight against him.

Zain Bando

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Just two days away from Super Bowl Sunday, it's a rough time period to be Jake Paul.

The YouTube star-turned-boxer thought he was getting a lucrative payday, a chance at history, and a chance to prove a three-year-old video right.

Jake Paul celebrates with fans after his fight against Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium.
Jake Paul celebrates with fans after his fight against Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

None of that is happening now, if ever.

Jake Paul Rips Canelo Alvarez on Social Media

Paul took to social media Friday morning to express discontent with Alvarez opting to sign a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season. The deal does not involve a fight between the two, according to ESPN's Mike Coppinger.

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Coppinger quote-tweeted in response to Paul that the terms of the deal were an "11th-hour collapse."

Jake Paul won't fight Canelo Alvarez after al
Nov 14, 2024; Irving, TX, USA; Jake Paul reacts after being slapped by Mike Tyson (not pictured) after the weigh-in at the Toyota Music Factory. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Taking to social media after the news, Paul shared an entirely different point of view.

"Breaking news: Canelo Alvarez ducked me, Jake Paul, and is now an owned slave with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who support him on US soil," Paul tweeted. "It's not surprising that his whole career, he has done nothing for the sport of boxing outside the ring. I’m the new face of boxing. You cannot have the biggest fight of 2025 without my name involved. When all of your events tank and lose money, you will all realize who the king of the sport is. 28 years old. Biggest fight in boxing history. My own boss. Not owned. 5 years in. All of you felines want to see me fail, but god has other plans. It’s the era of good. The era of the elephant. It’s the era of MVP."

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Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin box during a super middleweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena.
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin box during a super middleweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Alvarez has appeared to move on from Paul entirely, and is instead focused on Nebraska-native Terence Crawford. In a whirlwind of news, it looked like "Bud" would not get an opportunity to slay the dragon; he is now going to get that chance in September.

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Alvarez has already posted training footage and sparked a back-and-forth with Crawford about their soon-to-be blockbuster.

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Most Valuable Promotions has since released a statement Friday morning to address the Canelo vs. Paul fight no longer materializing.

"MVP was deep in negotiations for a blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, a massive event for the Mexican, Puerto Rican and American fans, and it's disappointing to see how the situation unfolded," the statement read. "MVP operates with integrity, transparency, and respect for the sport, its athletes, and the fans. Unfortunately, not everyone in the boxing world shares those values.

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"This situation is a reminder not to believe everything you read, especially when the current media environment is often controlled by those with hidden agendas, including promoters who have reporters on their payroll."

Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium.
Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

"We remain in active discussions with multiple high-profile opponents and are committed to delivering the biggest fights, the most exciting events, and to working with partners who share our values and our commitment to boxing and its fighters."

Jake Paul isn't going anywhere, and neither is MVP. We'll continue to disrupt boxing, on our terms."

Nevertheless, it appears the two-day boxing saga is over for now.

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Zain Bando
ZAIN BANDO

Zain Bando is a writer for MMA Knockout, part of the Sports Illustrated/Minute Media umbrella. He has covered combat sports since 2019 for notable outlets BJPenn.com and FanSided MMA. He also co-hosts a podcast called "The MMA Outsiders," part of the Empty The Bench Podcast Network, which airs Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. A Chicago suburban native, Bando has been enthralled with MMA since 2006 and has been fortunate to attend some of the most high-profile events in the sport's history, both as a fan and media member, including UFC 264, Bellator 297 and Kayla Harrison's PFL MMA debut. He is excited to take the next step in his combat sports writing journey and looks forward to continuing his following of the fight game for years to come. Bando can be reached via email at zainbando99@gmail.com or by social media @zainbando99

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