3 reasons Jake Paul fight could be Canelo Alvarez’s ‘Floyd vs Conor’ event

Jake Paul is currently one of the most talked-about names in the professional boxing circuit. It hasn’t been long since the ‘Problem Child’ transitioned into a professional boxer. Despite being a rising star in the boxing community, Paul has left no stone unturned in his quest for absolute glory. Notably, the 28-year-old boxer has even called for a fight against Canelo Alvarez.

The ‘Problem Child’ has long sought a fight against the Mexican boxing sensation and has expressed his confidence in facing him. However, Canelo has not shown much interest in fighting the 28-year-old boxer. Interestingly, as time has passed, both Alvarez and the ‘Problem Child’ have delivered impressive performances (albeit against different oppositions) in their respective boxing careers.

A few weeks ago, reports emerged indicating that Paul and Canelo had agreed to face each other in May 2025. However, shortly after, Turki Alalshikh intervened and removed Alvarez from contention for the fight against the ‘Problem Child. While the Saudi delegate has dismissed the likelihood of the matchup, it could have drawn parallels to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight.

3. Floyd Mayweather fighting Conor McGregor at the end of his career

The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor took place in 2017. This match was notable as it marked the undefeated boxing legend’s last professional appearance. At the time, McGregor was riding high on confidence and was at the peak of his MMA career. Interestingly, the dynamics of the Mayweather vs. McGregor matchup are reminiscent of a potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul.

The Mexican boxing sensation is currently 34 years old and has had a professional career spanning almost two decades. In contrast, Paul is quite young and is riding high on confidence after defeating several notable boxing legends. Interestingly, Canelo’s current stature in the boxing community is very similar to that of Mayweather in 2017.

2. Jake Paul boasts trash-talking abilities much like Conor McGregor

In the combat sports community, trash-talking is a common occurrence. Over the years, both the MMA and boxing communities have seen numerous competitors engage in intense verbal altercations. Among many notable figures, former UFC double champion Conor McGregor stands out as one of the fighters who excels at this unique skill with the microphone.

Interestingly, ahead of his fight against Floyd Mayweather, the Irishman made every effort to gain the upper hand in the mental warfare against his opponent. This was one of the main reasons why the Mayweather vs. McGregor match is considered one of the highest-selling PPV events in the history of combat sports. Similarly, as Jake Paul rose in the world of boxing, he significantly improved his mic skills.

Notably, due to his ongoing feud with Canelo Alvarez, the ‘Problem Child’ would not have made a favorable challenger for the Mexican boxer. Additionally, Paul has managed to generate record-breaking numbers from his fight against Mike Tyson. Considering Canelo’s stature and accolades, this matchup could have resulted in another highly anticipated event.

1. The lack of experience gap between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul

The buzz surrounding the potential fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul has captured the attention of the combat sports community. In recent months, many prominent figures have weighed in on this matchup. However, the majority have expressed criticism regarding the potential Canelo vs. Paul fight. One of the main reasons for this criticism is the notable difference in fight experience between the two boxers.

The Mexican boxing sensation has over 60 matches of experience in the professional boxing circuit. In contrast, the ‘Problem Child’ has participated in only 12 professional boxing fights, which is significantly fewer than Canelo. Similarly, when Conor McGregor fought Floyd Mayweather, it was his first match in a professional boxing setting. As a result, much like Mayweather against McGregor, Alvarez might have an upper hand on Paul.

If Canelo and Paul faced off against each other, it could potentially attract viewership similar to Mayweather vs. McGregor. However, due to Turki Alalshikh’s displeasure with influencer-turned-boxers, he has arranged for Alvarez to fight some of the top boxing superstars. In the first two fights of his Riyadh Season deal, Canelo is set to clash with William Scull and Terence Crawford, respectively.

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