‘It was a mistake considering you are really a fighter’

Canelo Alvarez has revealed that a fight between him and Jake Paul is off the table ceaselessly.

In February 2025, the Mexican boxing legend was in serious talks to face Jake Paul before signing a $400 million take care of Turki Alalshikh.

Since then, Canelo Alvarez has gone 1-1 in fights against William Scull and Terence Crawford.

Jake Paul, meanwhile, has beaten Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but additionally had his jaw broken in a knockout loss against Anthony Joshua.

Who should Jake Paul fight next?

The YouTuber-turned-boxer continues to be hoping to win a world title after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua.

Canelo advises Jake Paul to noticeably consider retiring

Jake Paul has suggested he might be forced to retire from boxing following his first knockout loss.

On Wednesday, Canelo Alvarez told the influencer boxer to noticeably consider calling it a day.

The previous undisputed super middleweight champion gave the recommendation while insisting he won’t ever fight Paul.

“Not anymore,” Canelo said when Ariel Helwani asked if he’ll fight Paul at the top of his profession.

“He must take into consideration fighting again, however it’s his life, not my life.

“It’s just facts. It was a mistake considering you’re really a fighter.

“He can fight. He can make cash. He’s a showman, and he did rather well, but to be an actual fighter is different.”

When is Canelo’s next fight?

Canelo Alvarez is about to challenge an undefeated world champion when he returns to the ring.

The 36-year-old was presupposed to face Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on September 12.

A couple of weeks ago, a postponement was announced, with no reason or latest fight date given.

It’s now been confirmed that Canelo and Mbilli will fight on October 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“There have been some problems in my family that I needed to repair, but every part is sweet now,” Alvarez revealed.

“I’m at all times very disciplined and really organized with my training camps, and I wasn’t able to be in training camp. That’s why I postponed the fight. I needed to care for my family first.

“All the pieces’s all good now. I’m able to train, and we’ll be ready for October 31.”