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Topics: Fan Reactions, Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez, Boxing
Nasir Jabbar
Boxing fans genuinely can't believe who Jake Paul has reportedly agreed to fight next as a date and location has been 'confirmed'.
Paul is looking for his next assignment, having welcomed Mike Tyson back to the ring last November.
He beat boxing legend Tyson by unanimous decision in their Netflix super-fight that took place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.
According to reports in Mexico, Paul has an agreement in place to face Canelo Alvarez this year.
Per the report, the event will be co-promoted by Canelo Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions.
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The report comes after Paul posted a cryptic post on social media, where he tweeted: "It’s time. Sat July 5th. New York, New York."
He could be suggesting a July date in New York is in the works, though the initial report seems to state a May date is being targeted.
Needless to say, the idea of Paul facing boxing superstar Canelo sent social media wild.
One X user predicted: "Jake will get knocked out in the 1st round if it’s a real fight."
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A second said: "I would watch, to see Canelo knock Jake out. Jake only has a punchers chance, a very slim punchers chance."
A third added: "It’s still a pay day. But no damn way Jake Paul believes he can win against Canelo."
A fourth claimed: "If this is true Paul has some f**king b*llocks doesn’t he."
Another claimed: "I can see myself betting all my money on Canelo and somehow Jake Paul wins and my life is ruined."
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Paul has relentlessly called for a fight against Canelo over the years and it appears his wish will be granted.
'The Problem Child', however, insists the Mexican needs him if he wants a payday.
"Canelo needs me, so I'm not even going to try and call him out," he said in the ring after beating Tyson.
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"He knows he wants a payday. So, he knows where the money man is at...
"He's going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the [stuff] I've been talking about beating Canelo is true and I'll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.
"We'll fight to really see who is the face [of boxing] because, after this event, I'm going to be claiming it."