Canelo Alvarez has recently signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, a move that has garnered significant attention within the boxing world. This agreement comes amidst speculation surrounding a potential bout between Alvarez and Jake Paul, which ultimately led to a more substantial contract being offered to the Mexican superstar.
The announcement of this deal was made by Turki Alalshikh, the head of Riyadh Season and the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, through social media channels. Alalshikh's statement, 'Don’t mess with the lion,' hinted at the magnitude of this partnership.
Alvarez wasted no time in responding positively to the news, expressing his enthusiasm with a simple yet impactful message, 'Let's go brother.'
The first fight under Alvarez's new agreement is scheduled to take place in May in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reports suggest that a potential matchup against Terence Crawford is being planned for September in Las Vegas at the Raiders' Allegiant Stadium.
As one of the most lucrative figures in boxing, Alvarez strategically utilized the possibility of a showdown with Jake Paul to secure a significant commitment from the Saudi Arabian government entity that has been injecting substantial funds into the sport in recent years.
While Alvarez would have been heavily favored to defeat Paul, a social media sensation turned combat sports attraction, the focus has now shifted towards a potential clash with Crawford. The welterweight champion will need to move up two weight classes to face Alvarez, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.
Alvarez's most recent fight took place in September in Las Vegas, where he defeated Edgar Berlanga to enhance his record to an impressive 62-2-2, with 39 victories coming by way of knockout.
With this new deal in place, boxing enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming fights that will showcase Alvarez's skills and further solidify his status as one of the sport's premier athletes.
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