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Jake Paul would become a rival of Canelo Alvarez, however, he became practically an enemy, ending in insults and strong accusations from one side to the other. Now, when it seemed that the matter would finally be left in the past, a new controversy has occurred:
Jake Paul has reignited the debate by including the Mexican champion in a list of the "10 most overrated sportsmen", published as part of a promotional campaign for his betting platform, Betr.
This list was presented through a video posted on social media, which immediately generated all kinds of reactions. Paul claimed that his choices were based on "facts", although his arguments were not detailed in depth.
Who is on Jake Paul's list of the 10 most overrated athletes?
Among the most prominent names on the list are Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Anthony Joshua, two of the most recognized boxers of the last decade. The inclusion of both has unleashed multiple reactions, both from fans and experts in the boxing world.
In addition to Canelo and Joshua, the list includes other prominent figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Garcia, Conor McGregor and even Babe Ruth, who is considered a baseball legend.
The name of Ronaldo, in particular, was notable because he is one of the most successful and decorated athletes in the history of football. Paul acknowledged that this choice would likely generate a strong reaction, although he did not offer detailed justification.
It is worth noting that the content was released as part of a strategy to promote a new sale on the Betr app, raising the possibility that the listing is merely for advertising purposes.
What happened between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul?
The tension between Paul and Canelo is not new. On several occasions, Paul has questioned the achievements of the Mexican boxer, hinting that his career has been marked by convenient decisions and selective fights. For his part, Canelo has largely avoided responding directly, although in the past he has downplayed Paul's relevance in the professional boxing arena.
Jake Paul vs Canelo Alvarez was set to be one of the most anticipated fights of the year, however, the event fell through in the midst of controversy in which Jake blamed the Mexican boxer and even ended up insulting him in a video published through his social networks, so it is not surprising at all to see Canelo Alvarez on Paul's "blacklist".