Jake Paul has cast doubt on a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez in May. 

Reports indicated the fight could take place on Cinco De Mayo. The news follows after reports Canelo has agreed to fight Terence Crawford in September. That would leave Canelo free to have a fight beforehand. Alvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga in his last fight on Mexican Independence Weekend last year. 

CANELO VS JAKE PAUL IN MAY? 😳

The reliable @julianisjulius is reporting that a deal has been agreed for @Canelo to face @jakepaul in May in a co-promotion between @PremierBoxing, Canelo Promotions and @MostVpromotions ‼️

One word… WOW 😲#CaneloAlvarez | #JakePaul |… pic.twitter.com/aFaMCtDAKs

— IFL TV (@IFLTV) February 4, 2025

Paul has repeatedly said his aim is to fight Canelo. The Problem Child secured a unanimous decision win against Mike Tyson in his last fight. The Netflix fight became the most-watched streamed boxing event ever. Jake secured a $40 million purse. Neither Canelo nor Jake’s team has confirmed the news of their fight. Now, Jake has suggested he will fight in July. That rules out a May fight, while a September clash is unlikely since Canelo is expected to box Crawford. 

It’s time
Sat July 5th
New York, New York

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 3, 2025