Canelo Alvarez shuts down Jake Paul – The real reason their fight collapsed

Many fans had been eager to witness a showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul. Yet, after all the hype, the deal fell through, leaving the fight hanging in the air. Fans were left on edge, and Jake Paul was more than a little frustrated. Now, new details have emerged, shedding light on why the fight was called off.

The clash between the Mexican champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer was touted as one of the blockbuster matchups to watch in 2025. But fresh insights now clarify why Team Canelo Alvarez rejected the lucrative offer.

Canelo Alvarez has other priorities

This isn’t the first time Canelo Alvarez has turned down Jake Paul. The influencer had previously challenged the Mexican champ, but Canelo dismissed him, saying it didn’t interest him. The recent media frenzy about their supposed fight had fans excited, only to have their hopes dashed when news broke that the match wouldn’t happen.

Jake Paul took to social media to vent his frustration, accusing  Alvarez of backing out. The Mexican boxer simply responded that he only fights “real boxers,” igniting even more controversy.

Instead, Canelo Alvarez has chosen to face Terence Crawford. The reasons behind the super-middleweight champion’s decision to decline Paul’s offer are now clear.

No signed contract

According to journalist Ariel Helwani, the “agreement” between the two fighters wasn’t an actual contract. It was more of a framework to explore the possibilities, seeing if it would suit Canelo Alvarez, the reigning world champion.

“They had a signed agreement with Canelo Alvarez to continue discussions about this fight. That’s the document Jake Paul showed in his video. It wasn’t a signed contract per se—it was an agreement to negotiate in good faith within a set timeframe,” Helwani explained on The Ariel Helwani Show podcast.

What went wrong?

Helwani also noted that Jake Paul might have misunderstood the situation. He revealed that one of the sticking points was broadcast rights. Jake’s team had pushed for the fight to air on Netflix, but the idea didn’t appeal to Canelo Alvarez.

Reportedly, the Mexican champ preferred the pay-per-view model. Jake Paul’s insistence on a Netflix deal caused a rift, and Canelo  decided not to proceed.

Canelo Alvarez has been firm in shutting down any future prospects of a fight with Jake Paul. “People, don’t believe anything, especially not this lousy YouTuber. I only fight real fighters. Don’t mess with Canelo. Let’s go,” the Mexican icon declared, putting any lingering doubts—and possibilities—to rest.