The boxing hearsay mill has been in overdrive over the past 48-72 hours, with Canelo Alvarez on the centre of those rumours. A rumoured mega-fight in opposition to Terence Crawford was on after which off. It was seemingly changed by a combat between Canelo and novice cruiserweight/social media persona Jake Paul.
It seems after some uncertainty, Canelo’s plans appear extra settled, with Turki Alalshikh saying a four-fight deal between Alvarez and Riyadh Season. Following the information that Paul-Canelo is not going to occur Most Helpful Promotions has launched a press release to make clear the reported negotiations for the combat and subsequent collapse.
Canelo vs Jake Paul: Most Helpful Promotions Launch Assertion
MVP Fireplace Again After Canelo vs Jake Paul Talks Collapse
“MVP was deep in negotiations for a blockbuster combat between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, a large occasion for the Mexican, Puerto Rican and American followers, and it’s disappointing to see how the state of affairs unfolded. MVP operates with integrity, transparency, and respect for the game, its athletes, and the followers. Sadly, not everybody within the boxing world shares these values.
This case is a reminder to not imagine every part you learn, particularly when the present media setting is commonly managed by these with hidden agendas, together with promoters who’ve reporters on their payroll.
We stay in energetic discussions with a number of high-profile opponents and are dedicated to delivering the most important fights, probably the most thrilling occasions, and to working with companions who share our values and our dedication to boxing and its fighters.
Jake Paul isn’t going wherever, and neither is MVP. We’ll proceed to disrupt boxing, on our phrases.”
Subsequent for Canelo
With this transfer, Canelo has made it clear that his subsequent 4 fights might be with Riyadh Season. It stays to be seen who the opponents might be. It appears seemingly that Terence Crawford will now be the September opponent, however that also leaves three opponent slots open. Having Canelo on Riyadh Season once more demonstrates the sturdy attract of those loaded combat playing cards and the monetary rewards they carry. The place does that depart Jake Paul after the most important combat for him falls aside?