Jake Paul claims $200m Canelo fight is back on after surprise phone call

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Jake Paul claims $200m Canelo fight is back on after surprise phone call

Jake Paul claims $200m Canelo fight is back on after surprise phone call

Jake Paul is either done with boxing for good, or he’s gearing up to take on one of the biggest names in the sport’s recent history. Paul hasn’t been back in the ring since suffering a broken jaw last December in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.

Jake Paul claims $200m Canelo fight is back on after surprise phone call

Jake Paul is either done with boxing for good, or he’s gearing up to take on one of the biggest names in the sport’s recent history. Paul hasn’t been back in the ring since suffering a broken jaw last December in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.

Jake Paul is either hanging up his gloves for good—or stepping into the ring with one of boxing's biggest legends. The YouTuber-turned-fighter hasn't fought since last December, when a broken jaw and a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua sidelined him. Now, six months later, he's still waiting on medical clearance to even spar again.

But if doctors give him the green light, Paul isn't planning a slow comeback. He's already dropped hints about a massive return—and once again, Canelo Alvarez is in the crosshairs. In a recent interview, Paul revealed that talks with the Mexican superstar have reignited after their original deal fell through last year.

At one point, the two were close to finalizing a blockbuster Las Vegas showdown for Cinco de Mayo weekend. That plan unraveled when Turki Alalshikh stepped in with a multi-fight offer that included a matchup against Terence Crawford. But after Alvarez's surprising defeat to Crawford—and how vulnerable he looked in that fight—a bout with Paul no longer seems as far-fetched.

In a video posted by his media company Betr, Paul made his intentions crystal clear. "$200 million dollars for you," he says in the clip. "This is the biggest fight that can be made in boxing. Canelo said he's down on the phone."

For fans who've followed Paul's journey from internet celebrity to cruiserweight contender—he once held a WBA ranking—this potential clash represents the ultimate test. Whether it's a pipe dream or a real possibility, one thing's certain: if Paul gets the all-clear, he's aiming straight for the top.

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