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The YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, always remains in the highlight for challenging the top-notch names in the combat sport. In an exclusive interview with ‘The Journey Podcast’, Paul unveiled his plans about taking a shot against the most decorated fighter of this generation, Canelo Alvarez.

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Though ‘The Problem Child’ has made only five appearances inside the ring, he established himself among the most famous pugilist of this generation. This led him to reflect on a probable fight with the pound-for-pound king.

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Surprisingly, Paul made a disappointing prediction. Though it sounded weird, as ‘The Problem Child’ had never before accepted the fact someone could beat him. He said, “I would take the fight, and right now I couldn’t beat Canelo. Five fights from now six fights from now. I can put up a f**king awesome f**king fight and we’ll see what happens.”

Furthermore, he shed light on the best possible time for locking horns with the Mexican superstar. Jake Paul added, “I want me versus Canelo to be my last fight. So it could happen three-four years from now but it just makes sense two biggest names two highest paid boxers in the sport going at it. Why not?”

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However, this was not the first time when the 25-year-old expressed his eagerness to fight Alvarez.

What did Jake Paul say about Canelo Álvarez in the past?

After thrashing former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a rematch, with a lethal right overhand, the most sensational figure in the boxing world sent a message to the undisputed super-middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez.

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‘The Problem Child’ wrote, “I hope you’re training Canelo.”

Mentioning the WBC mandatory challenger, Avni Yildirim, Paul added, “Why can he get the fight but I can’t? I’m bigger than that guy. I’m stronger.”

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However, Alvarez paid no heed to the words from Paul. Therefore, he comes up time and again in interviews and media events and challenges the Mexican icon.

Do you think Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez should clash with each other? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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