The boxing hearsay mill has been in overdrive over the last 48-72 hours, with Canelo Alvarez on the centre of those rumours. A rumoured mega-fight towards Terence Crawford was on after which off. It was seemingly changed by a struggle between Canelo and novice cruiserweight/social media character Jake Paul.
It seems after some uncertainty, Canelo’s plans appear extra settled, with Turki Alalshikh asserting a four-fight deal between Alvarez and Riyadh Season. Following the information that Paul-Canelo is not going to occur Most Precious Promotions has launched a press release to make clear the reported negotiations for the struggle and subsequent collapse.
Canelo vs Jake Paul: Most Precious Promotions Launch Assertion
MVP Fireplace Again After Canelo vs Jake Paul Talks Collapse
“MVP was deep in negotiations for a blockbuster struggle 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 example is a reminder to not consider every part you learn, particularly when the present media surroundings is usually managed by these with hidden agendas, together with promoters who’ve reporters on their payroll.
We stay in lively discussions with a number of high-profile opponents and are dedicated to delivering the largest fights, essentially 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 anyplace, 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 shall be with Riyadh Season. It stays to be seen who the opponents shall be. It appears possible 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 robust attract of those loaded struggle playing cards and the monetary rewards they convey. The place does that go away Jake Paul after the largest struggle for him falls aside?
