Canelo vs Paul

When is Canelo vs Paul?

Canelo Alvarez could fight Jake Paul in Autumn/Fall 2025 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).

Canelo would be making his 10th defense of the The Ring Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has held this belt for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.

He would be making his 8th defense of the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Billy Joe Saunders in May 2021. He has held this title for 4 years, 2 months and 1 day.

Also, on the line would be his 10th defense of the WBC World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been recognised as this champion for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.

In addition, he would be defending IBF World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against William Scull in May 2025. He has been IBF champion for 2 months and 6 days.

Finally, he would be making his 10th defense of the WBA Super World Super Middleweight Championship. He won this belt against Callum Smith in December 2020. He has been WBA champion for 4 years, 6 months and 21 days.

Canelo vs Paul stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Jake Paul would make his way to the ring with a record of 12 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 7 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Canelo would have a slight advantage in power over Paul, with a 62% knockout percentage compared to Paul's 58%.

Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 6 years, at 34 years old.

Paul has a height advantage of 4 inches over Canelo. This also extends to a 6-inch reach advantage.

Both Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul fight out of an orthodox stance.

Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 54 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 14 years and 3 months earlier than Paul, whose first professional fight was in 2020. He has fought 450 more professional rounds, totaling 520 compared to Paul's 70.

Canelo vs Paul form

Canelo Alvarez has beaten 5 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated William Scull on May 3, 2025, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and WBA Super World Super Middleweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had defeated Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten John Ryder on May 6, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.

Paul has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 28, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Mike Tyson on November 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Going into that contest, he had won against Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Amalie Arena, Tampa.

Before that, he had defeated Ryan Bourland on March 2, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

He had beaten Andre August on December 15, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, United States.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Jake Paul has been fighting more than Canelo Alvarez.

Canelo Alvarez last fought 4 months and 20 days ago, while Jake Paul's last outing was 2 months and 26 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 23 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Paul's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 9 months and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 26 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5.2 rounds on average.

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