Canelo Alvarez is set to face William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) on May 3 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the highly anticipated Fatal Fury: City of Wolves fight card. Prior to Alvarez finalizing his historic four-fight agreement with Riyadh Season, there were rampant rumors suggesting that the Mexican boxing legend was on the verge of a matchup with Jake Paul. While in Riyadh leading up to his fight this weekend, Alvarez was approached by Fight Hub TV to discuss the proximity of finalizing a bout with Paul.

Canelo Alvarez Addresses Speculation Surrounding Jake Paul Fight

Insights on the Jake Paul Fight: Not As Close As Rumored

The boxing community has been abuzz with speculation about a potential Canelo-Paul matchup, with numerous insiders suggesting that the fight was practically a done deal. Eddie Hearn even conveyed to Boxing Social his confidence in the matchup, stating: “Everything I’m hearing is that Canelo-Jake Paul is done.”

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As Alvarez gears up to take on Scull, fans and analysts alike are left to ponder the future landscape of his career. Although Alvarez remains focused and disciplined, refusing to overlook any opponent, the boxing world is keenly waiting for him to triumph on May 3. This victory would pave the way for a much-anticipated mega-fight against Terence Crawford in September. Moreover, discussions suggest that Alvarez is slated for two additional bouts in 2026 as part of his comprehensive deal with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season.

After arriving in Riyadh for his undisputed fight against Scull, Canelo engaged with several media representatives, including Fight Hub TV, who inquired about the status of the Jake Paul fight. Alvarez responded, sharing insights on the negotiations: “Ah, you know, it’s just, we have an agreement to the promoters who go and sell it. The fight and everything, but no, not that close.”

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Exciting Undercard Fights for Alvarez vs Scull

• Bruno Surace vs. Jaime Munguia, rematch, 12 rounds, super middleweights
• Efe Ajagba vs. Martin Bakole, 12 rounds, heavyweights
• Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Jack’s WBC cruiserweight title
• Marco Verde vs. Michel Polina, 6 rounds, middleweights
• Brayan Leon vs. Aaron Guerrero, 6 rounds, light heavyweights

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