A now-deleted Jake Paul post has turned heads in the boxing world after the influencer-turned-boxer appeared to react to Canelo Alvarez’s newly announced fight against Terence Crawford, which was streamed globally on Netflix. The cryptic message from Paul, a burgeoning figure in the crossover boxing scene, sparked immediate speculation regarding his sentiments towards Canelo’s high-profile streaming deal, especially given Paul’s own ventures into the Netflix boxing landscape.
Jake Paul’s Controversial Reaction and Netflix’s Growing Boxing Roster
In the hours following the official announcement that Canelo Alvarez would face Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025 — with the bout set to stream live on Netflix — Jake Paul took to X.com (formerly Twitter) with a short but pointed reaction. The Jake Paul post featured a close-up image of Canelo’s feet from the official fight poster, captioned:
“Told you he’s a pa. Paaaaaaaa.”
The word, a Spanish-language slur, was censored in the original post but widely interpreted as a jab at Canelo. The post was deleted not long after it was published but was reported on by Essentially Sports. Although Paul has previously voiced interest in fighting Canelo himself, the cryptic and now-deleted message hinted at underlying frustration with Canelo’s decision to headline a high-profile Netflix card—an opportunity some speculated Paul may have been hoping for, given his own upcoming July 20 fight against Mike Tyson was also a Netflix event.
As of June 2025, Jake Paul’s professional boxing record stood at 11 wins and 1 loss, with 7 knockouts. Prior to his scheduled July 2025 bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Paul had secured notable victories, including a sixth-round technical knockout over Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, and a first-round technical knockout against Ryan Bourland on March 2, 2024. His highly anticipated fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson, initially slated for July 20, 2024, was postponed due to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up and eventually took place on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In that eight-round contest, Paul defeated the 58-year-old Tyson by unanimous decision, with scorecards of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. Tyson, while showing flashes of his former self, appeared visibly fatigued as the fight progressed, with Paul maintaining distance and landing effective jabs.
Following his victory over Tyson, Paul continued his active schedule. On June 28, 2025, Paul faced former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over Chavez Jr., with judges scoring the bout 99-91, 97-93, and 98-92. Chavez Jr., whose record stood at 54-6-1 (34 KOs) before the fight, had previously defeated Uriah Hall in July 2024. This win further advanced Paul’s professional record to 12-1.
Canelo vs. Crawford: A Historic Clash and Its Aftermath
The announcement of Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, marked a monumental event for Netflix’s foray into live boxing. Canelo Alvarez, a four-division world champion, entered this fight with an impressive record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, including 39 knockouts. His recent form included unanimous decision victories over Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, and William Scull on May 3, 2025, showcasing his continued dominance at super middleweight. Terence Crawford, an undefeated three-division world champion, boasted a perfect record of 41 wins with no losses and 31 knockouts prior to facing Canelo. Crawford had cemented his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound elite with a ninth-round technical knockout over Errol Spence Jr. on July 29, 2023, and a unanimous decision win against Israil Madrimov on August 3, 2024.
The highly anticipated superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford took place as scheduled on September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. In a historic upset, Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision, with scorecards reading 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113. This victory was monumental, as Crawford became the undisputed super middleweight champion, making him the first male boxer in the four-belt era to achieve undisputed status in three different weight classes (light welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight). The defeat marked only the third professional loss for Canelo Alvarez, who, despite the outcome, demonstrated his willingness to challenge himself against the sport’s best. Crawford’s flawless record improved to 42-0, further solidifying his legacy as one of boxing’s all-time greats.
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