Canelo Alvarez has signed a four-fight agreement with the Riyadh season, reporting that he was close to a deal for a boxing match with Jake Paul in May.
The Riyadh season pact was announced by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia. Economic conditions were not released.
A Paul fight is not part of the four-bout agreement.
Instead, Ring Magazine reported that Alvarez is expected to take on Terence Crawford in September, after a fight in Saudi Arabia in May. The next event would probably be in February 2026 and October 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
MMA Junkie reported the fight with Crawford, the Super Welterweight champion, would take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
In a video published on social media X, Alalshikh did not nam an opponent in September for Alvarez, just annoyed that it would be “the big struggle in boxing history.”
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Alvarez (62-2-2) is the reigning Unified World Super Middleweight Champion, and he captured former world titles at light heavyweight, average weight and lightweight weight.
The 34-year-old Guadalajara, Mexico, last defeated Edgar Berlanga through unanimous decision on September 14 in Las Vegas.
Crawford (41-0), EN 37-year-old Nebraskan, is Unified Welterweight Champion and WBA Junior Middleweight Champion.
Paul’s promoter, most valuable campaigns, published a statement Friday morning that blasted the Alvarez camp and others.
“MVP was deep in the negotiations for a blockbuster struggle between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez at Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Las Vegas, a massive event for the Mexican, Puerto Rica and American Fans, and it is disappointing to see how the situation developed,” The The Thea The the Mexican statement read.
“MVP works with integrity, openness and respect for the sport, its athletes and fans. Unfortunately, not everyone shares these values in the boxing world.”
MVP said it will continue to schedule meaningful fights for Paul.
“We remain in active discussions with several high -profile opponents and are committed to delivering the biggest fights, the most exciting events and working with partners who share our values and our commitment to boxing and its struggles.”
Paul owns an 11-1 boxing record, but he has not yet opposed a fighter near Alvarez’s level. The 28-year-old native in Cleveland rose to fame as an internet personality and gathered a huge social media.
Paul’s star topped when he beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision on November 15 at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Eight rounds match drew revenues of $ 18.1 million a record for a boxing or mixed martial arts event outside Las Vegas.
Paul against Tyson attracted a peak of 65 million simultaneous streams on Netflix, a streaming record for a live sporting event.
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