Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez “Finalized” – Expected to Generate $200 Million!
According to the latest reports, the highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez is nearly finalized and is set to become one of the most commercially lucrative boxing events of 2025. With projected revenue reaching a staggering $200 million, this bout is shaping up to be more of a financial blockbuster than a traditional professional boxing match.
Why Did Canelo Choose to Fight Jake Paul?
Initially, Canelo Alvarez was expected to face Terence Crawford, but the Mexican fighter decided to shift his focus to a bout with Jake Paul instead. The primary reason appears to be financial, as the fight with Paul promises significantly higher profits compared to a match with a technically skilled but less commercially appealing opponent like Crawford.
Veteran promoter Eddie Hearn shared with Ring Magazine:
“I don’t blame Canelo for making this move from a financial perspective. The fight with Jake Paul is simply bigger because both are global stars. Meanwhile, although Terence Crawford is an incredible boxer, he doesn’t have the mainstream appeal to turn this into a major spectacle.”
Massive Revenue Projections for Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez
According to Eddie Hearn, the fight is expected to attract over 2 million pay-per-view (PPV) buys, with an estimated price of $90 per buy, generating $180 million in television revenue. Additionally, ticket sales from the live event are projected to bring in another $30 million, pushing the total revenue beyond $200 million.
“This is an enormous figure, but still only half of what McGregor vs. Mayweather generated in their legendary bout.”
Awaiting Official Confirmation
Although the fight is reportedly near completion, Eddie Hearn cautioned that “things can change overnight.” At this time, neither camp has made an official announcement, but experts speculate that Jake Paul may take advantage of the UFC 312 event on Saturday to make a grand reveal.
With the combination of boxing legend Canelo Alvarez and media powerhouse Jake Paul, this fight is not only expected to deliver thrilling action but could also redefine the landscape of commercial boxing soon.
