No one can deny that Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez is one of the most media-savvy boxers on the planet, and Jake Paul knows it. A fight against the Mexican would be the most important victory of his career in "boxing," where he’s mostly had exhibition matches.

The influencer has relentlessly called out "Canelo," and even Conor McGregor, hoping to provoke them, but his remarks haven’t had any effect (at least not so far).

His latest statement says it all... Jake Paul sent a message to the Mexican boxer after beating Mike Tyson by unanimous decision: "Canelo needs me more than I need him. He knows it and he knows where the money is," Paul said in Arlington, Texas.

It’s clear he must use every means to grab attention, and while it may sound enticing to imagine them in the ring, the reality is far from it. Here are the reasons why a fight between Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez and Jake Paul is simply not possible.

Weight Classes

"Canelo" competes primarily in the middle and super middleweight divisions, while Jake Paul, who has fought at cruiserweight, does not have the physical structure to compete in these categories.

To put it into perspective, the YouTuber weighed over 99 kilos when facing Mike Tyson; the Mexican weighed 75 kilos before facing Berlanga in his last bout.

Difference in Level and Experience

Jake Paul has only had exhibition fights in his amateur boxing career, whereas "Canelo" is one of the most successful boxers in the world. It would not be wise to face someone who fights opponents with little experience or who are already retired.

Respect for the Sport

It’s no secret that boxing is not in its best shape, and "Canelo" has stated several times that he is not willing to fight individuals outside of professional boxing circuits. This includes fighters from other sports and influencers looking to profit off the fame of the sport.

Many in the boxing community believe that fighting figures like Jake Paul could harm the reputation of the sport, as influencer-boxer bouts are often viewed more as entertainment rather than legitimate competition.