Jake Paul has claimed he would have defeated Saul “Canelo” Alvarez “for sure” if the pair had fought in May, as the YouTube star continues to eye a bout with the Mexican icon. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Jake Paul says he was one play away from the boxing match of his life, a showdown with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, before the deal was intercepted at the last

Cesar, 39, has remained relatively active, last winning a unanimous decision against longtime MMA veteran Uriah Hall in July. Coincidentally, the match took place the same night Paul was originally supposed to face Tyson before the latter had to withdraw with a health scare. Paul instead took on Mike Perry that night and won via sixth-round TKO.