Canelo Alvarez welcomes Jake Paul fight under one | MMA News
Canelo Alvarez has lastly expressed an curiosity in a Jake Paul fight however solely under one situation.
The boxing legend holds all of the playing cards in any potential matchup towards the social media star. At 34 years previous, the Mexican continues to be one of the best fighters on the planet and he believes that more work have to be accomplished within the ring earlier than he’s keen to entertain a fight towards the controversial determine.
Despite years of declining curiosity, Canelo Alvarez appeared destined to face Jake Paul after stories acknowledged the pair had agreed to fight. That bout finally fell by and Alvarez has now shared additional info on the canceled affair.
“I think everybody wants to see me beat Jake Paul,” Alvarez stated. “I thought about it for a minute, we agreed for the promoters to go and see what the numbers are for that fight in May.”
“I don’t call that a fight, I call it an event. That event needs to wait. It’s not the moment to do that kind of event at this moment in my career.”
“I think at the end of my career, when I’m retired, maybe. We’ll see.”
Alvarez later praised Paul for being devoted to the craft, although he admits it is troublesome to fee the YouTuber’s means.
“He’s focused. He’s focused on boxing. He’s disciplined. We need to credit him for that. Maybe he’s more disciplined than other fighters.”
“But, as a fighter, it’s very difficult to say. That’s why when you say ‘a fight with Jake Paul’ for me, it’s difficult to say a fight. It’s more an event than a fight.”
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Any potential fight between the 2 must wait as Canelo Alvarez nears his return to the ring.
On May 3, Alvarez will welcome William Scull into the ring to kickstart his four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh.
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