Jake Paul doesn’t just talk big. He bets big, too. The social media star and unbeaten boxer stunned fans when he revealed he was ready to gamble $2 million on himself in a potential fight with boxing icon Canelo Alvarez. That jaw-dropping figure came straight from Paul.
On The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, he said he would have put down the entire amount. Not just to step into the ring. But to bet on himself winning. He knew the odds were against him. That’s why the payout would’ve been massive. According to him, a win would have earned ten times the bet. That’s $20 million.
Jake Paul says he would’ve staked seven figures on a win if Canelo fight happened
The fight never happened. Not because Paul backed out. But because Canelo already had other plans. The Mexican superstar had signed a deal with Turki Al-Sheikh, making a showdown with Paul impossible at the time.
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Still, Paul’s revelation turned heads. It wasn’t just another attention stunt. It showed how serious. And self-assured. He really is. He may not be a traditional fighter, but he’s built a name by turning the boxing world upside down. And he’s made serious money doing it.
Canelo, of course, continues to earn far more. He’s set to collect around $150 million for his next bout with Terence Crawford. That’s on top of the $100 million he earned for beating William Scull. He’s among the richest athletes in the sport.
But Paul isn’t trying to copy the old model. His fights run on buzz, marketing, and viral energy. He’s created a new lane. And his willingness to risk millions on himself just proves how far he’s willing to go. The bet never got placed. The fight never came together. But the message was clear. Jake Paul wasn’t bluffing.
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