Jake Paul’s claim to have found $200m, specifically for a potential clash with Canelo Alvarez, has triggered a direct response from the Mexican great.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was set to collide with Canelo in May 2025, only for Turki Alalshikh to step in and sign the then-super-middleweight king to a multi-fight deal.
This saw Alvarez become a two-time undisputed champion against William Scull, before losing his four major titles via a unanimous decision defeat to Terence Crawford last September.
With Crawford having since announced his retirement and vacated the belts, however, Canelo is set to enter a world title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this September.
The most likely opponent appears to be WBC champion Christian Mbilli, who comes off an enthralling draw with Lester Martinez on the undercard of Canelo-Crawford.
Yet despite this plan, Paul seems to be attempting to revisit his showdown with the 35-year-old, insisting that a $200m purse remains up for grabs.
The 29-year-old revealed this information via a live stream earlier this week, suggesting that it is the “biggest fight” in boxing.
“Canelo, I have the $200m for you. Easy money. Jake Paul vs Canelo – let’s get it done. This is what the fans have been waiting for; this is the biggest fight that can possibly be made in boxing. I think that’s going to be the next fight.”
Jake Paul just said Canelo Alvarez will be his next fight and he’s paying him $200M 🤯
“This is the biggest fight that can be made in boxing. Jake Paul vs Canelo. Official.” pic.twitter.com/QJRLuPjO9r
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 13, 2026
In response, Canelo just simply posted three laughing emojis on his Instagram story, signalling that Paul’s offer is not to be taken seriously.
There is, after all, a chance that the American may never box again, given the damage he sustained to his jaw while getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua in December.
