Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has made a major decision to sign a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia, putting aside plans to fight YouTube sensation Jake Paul. This move comes as Alvarez appears to leverage a potential bout with Paul for a much bigger contract from Riyadh Season, overseen by Turki Alalshikh. The first fight under Alvarez’s new deal is set for May in Riyadh, with a possible second fight against Terence Crawford.
Crawford, who is considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, recently defeated Israil Madrimov to become a four-division champion. Plans for Alvarez to face Crawford in September are in place, with the fight potentially taking place in Las Vegas. The decision to sign with Riyadh Season comes after Alvarez considered a fight with Paul, who has become a major draw in combat sports.
Alvarez’s last fight was against Edgar Berlanga in September, where he improved his record to 62-2-2 with 39 knockouts. The Mexican champion’s decision to fight under Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia marks a significant move in his career, foregoing a potentially lucrative fight with Paul for a higher-stakes deal with the Saudi Arabian organization. This decision puts Alvarez on track for a challenging matchup against Crawford, who will have to move up two weight classes to face the Mexican superstar. Overall, this move signifies Alvarez’s commitment to furthering his career as one of the top fighters in the sport.
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