A shocking skilled boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul is near being finalized to happen on Cindo de Mayo weekend this yr — in a cruiserweight pairing of 200lbs based on stories tonight.
Canelo, the present undisputed tremendous middleweight champion, was linked closely this week with an enormous tremendous battle towards unbeaten welterweight kingpin, Terence Crawford, till talks concerning a pairing hit the skids — regardless of a verbal settlement reportedly being reached.
Nevertheless, based on stories tonight from ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger, talks are being finalized for a cruiserweight matchup of Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul on Could 3. in Las Vegas, with the occasion anticipated to be streamed on Netflix globally.
Canelo Alvarez focused to battle Jake Paul throughout Cinco de Mayo weekend in Could
Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul are within the strategy of finalizing a deal for a Could 3 cruiserweight battle at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas, sources informed ESPN,” Mike Coppinger posted on X. “The bout will take place at the 200-pound limit (Canelo is a champion at 168 pounds). It’s slated to be streamed on Netflix.”
Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul are within the strategy of finalizing a deal for a Could 3 cruiserweight battle at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas, sources informed ESPN. The bout will happen on the 200-pound restrict (Canelo is a champion at 168 kilos). It’s slated to be streamed on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/Kz0cVeNErg
— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) February 7, 2025
Most lately efficiently defending his championship again in September of final yr in Nevada, Canelo took house his fifth straight triumph in a unanimous determination win over tremendous middleweight title challenger, Edgar Berlanga.
As for Paul, the outspoken puncher improved to 11-1 as an expert boxer again in November within the headliner of one other Netflix streamed occasion, touchdown a one-sided unanimous determination win over former undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson.
