Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul is actual.
Within the wake of a rumored bout with fellow pound-for-pound boxing star Terence Crawford falling by, it seems that Alvarez is definitely going to struggle YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in keeping with a report from ESPN. The bout is reportedly being finalized to happen Might 3 at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas, with Netflix set to stream the bout stay.
The load restrict is anticipated to be set at 200 kilos, properly above Alvarez’s most up-to-date weigh-in the place he tipped the size at 166.75 kilos.
Although Alvarez and Paul have entertained speak of a possible struggle prior to now, neither has straight addressed the latest rumors. Paul has issued just a few cryptic tweets, together with one suggesting he would be the “A-Facet” of his subsequent struggle with out naming who his opponent.
A-Facet in each struggle I’ve been in and that’s not altering for this one
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 6, 2025
Ought to the matchup come to fruition, this is able to be the second time a serious Paul bout has been broadcast by Netflix. This previous November, Paul took on boxing legend Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, an occasion that was introduced to have reached 60 million households and produced a gate of over $18 million.
Alvarez (62-2-2), a four-division boxing champion, at present holds a trio of tremendous middleweight titles (WBA, WBC, and WBO). He has received 5 straight title fights, most not too long ago beating Edgar Berlanga by unanimous determination this previous September. The Mexican star as soon as once more competes on Cinco de Mayo weekend, a celebration he has commemorated with a number of fights over time.
Paul improved to 11-1 with the choice win over Tyson, including “Iron Mike” to an inventory of victories that features former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley, in addition to MMA stars Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and Ben Askren. His lone loss occurred in February 2023, when he dropped a break up determination to rival Tommy Fury.
