Promoter Eddie Hearn says Canelo Alvarez can be receiving a payday between $80 million to $120 million for his fight against Jake Paul. Today, it was revealed the fight will occur on May third in Las Vegas.
Hearn is in favor of Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) selecting to take the massive payday against Jake (11-1, 7 KOs). He feels it’s a sensible move for the businessman boxer, who could make numerous money in a non-risky fight against the cruiserweight Paul.
The PPV Potential
Fans may not just like the fight, but Paul’s huge social media following will be certain that it’s successful and certain the most important PPV event of 2025. There can be enough of Canelo’s fans ordering the fight to further be certain that it brings in good numbers.
“I’m biased because I like Canelo Alvarez, and I believe what he’s done in his profession is proven every thing. His resume is unbelievable,” said Eddie Hearn to Fight Hub TV. “If you need to make $100 million to fight Jake Paul. The thing is about Canelo. He doesn’t tell any lies. He’s very transparent.
“He’s not going to attempt to justify this fight to you. ‘No, what I’m doing is bringing boxing to a wider audience.’ No, he’s doing it for a sack filled with money. So, each time you place an opponent forward to Canelo Alvarez, his query is, ‘How much?
“He’s a businessman at this stage of his profession. Someone is offering $80 million, $100 million, $120 million to fight Jake Paul. It’s a fight wherein there is completely no risk. By the best way, you may’t criticize Jake Paul since the criticism for him is, ‘When are you going to fight someone decent? Well, guess what? He could also be fighting Canelo Alvarez. I don’t hate him. I’ll be watching.
Whoever pays Canelo and Jake the type of money Hearn is talking about will take some risk. If Netflix can pay them, I’ve got the cash to extend their subscriber base. With Jake’s tremendous following on social media and YouTube, whoever funds this fight could turn a profit.
It will have to herald numerous PPV buys obviously along the lines of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor event. The pay-per-view price for Canelo-Paul would should be high for the event to stop the organizers from hemorrhaging money.
“The one respect is the cash. He’s [Jake] not doing it without spending a dime. He’s not going it because he desires to prove himself as a fantastic fighter. He’s doing it for $100 million as well or whatever he’s getting,” said Hearn about Jake Paul. “It’s dangerous, and he’s going to get spanked. Nevertheless many rounds Canelo wants it to be.”
The Risk
If Canelo gets hit as often as he did in his last fight against Edgar Berlanga, you may’t rule out an upset win for Jake Paul. Berlanga has no ability by any means, and he was putting hands on Alvarez after the Mexican star gassed out after 4 rounds.
Jake is not less than as talented as Berlanga but hits harder and wouldn’t fight dumb by shelling up against the ropes the best way he did. Furthermore, Paul would actually attempt to win and not only show as much as receive his paycheck and participation trophy.
“The one thing is, Jake goes to be so much heavier and larger, but no disrespect to Jake’s ability as a fighter. He’s fighting Canelo Alvarez who’s one in all the highest fighters on this planet. He’s going to make numerous money while he’s receiving the spanking,” said Hearn.
Last Updated on 02/06/2025
