These previous few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for boxing, when it appeared that every little thing was agreed for the battle between Canelo and Jake Paul, all negotiations fell via. The Mexican signed an settlement with Riyadh Season for 4 fights of the Guadalajara boxer, one in Las Vegas and the remainder in Arab lands
All this brought about a stir and criticism, particularly as a result of the fact is that Saul did take into consideration combating the content material creator, leaving a number of feeling of disappointment. When it turned official by Ring Journal, the media revealed a video the place Canelo denied a supposed battle towards the ‘YouTuber’
Canelo is a liar! Jake Paul accuses Canelo lvarez of mendacity about signed contract
Jake Paul and his promoter didn’t stay silent and the elder of the ‘Paul’ brothers posted a video on his account, the place he confirmed Canelo’s signature on some confidential paperwork. They already had every little thing able to make the battle, however the Arab sheikh, Turki Al-Sheikh arrived to persuade Canelo to signal with them in a matter of 48 hours of insanity for boxing followers
Saudi Arabia controls boxing
On the UFC 312 press convention, a reporter requested Dana White, president of the blended martial arts firm, his opinion on how Turki stole Jake Paul’s battle with Canelo:
“They management the game of boxing proper now. I do not suppose it is arduous for them to steal someone from anyone,” was Dana’s blunt response
Clearly, the president of the UFC is aware of how highly effective Saudi Arabia is, pointing to the nation because the proprietor of the game. The cash they’re providing is loopy and clearly the boxers is not going to let it move
Excellent news for the UFC?
Canelo must battle roughly three fights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. That may be excellent news for Dana White, as one among his high opponents when it comes to field workplace in the US could be making some journeys to the Center East to work
If anybody impacts the field workplace of the UFC, it’s Saul Alvarez, definitely. We solely have to recollect once they competed hand in hand on September 15 final 12 months, Canelo confronted Berlanga on the T-Cellular Area and the blended martial arts firm carried out on the Sphere
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez not solely beat the Puerto Rican that night time, however additionally that particular UFC occasion in PPV gross sales, so it is positively excellent news for Dana White that the Mexican goes to make some fights in Saudi Arabia.
