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Turki Alalshikh Dismisses Jake Paul, Pitches Disney Fight
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ALLIANZ STADIUM, TORINO, ITALY - 2025/01/12: Jake Paul looks on during the Kings League world cup ... [+] nations final match between Brazil and Colombia . Brazil wins 6-2 over Colombia. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford-Jake Paul-Turki Alalshikh drama over the past 48 hours has arguably been the wildest high-profile boxing storyline in a while.The day after Alalshikh convinced Alvarez to walk away from a deal to fight Paul in favor of a four-fight agreement with Riyadh Seasonwhich includes a September clash with Crawfordthe mudslinging began.Alalshikh isnt the biggest trash talker, but during an interview with ESPNs Mike Coppinger the uber-wealthy boxing powerbroker did facetiously suggest that Paul fight mega YouTuber MrBeast in a match sanctioned by Disney for the "YouTube title."Its pretty safe to say that was a dig at Paul. It was pretty funny, though.Canelo posted a video telling fans not to listen to this f###### YouTuber, referring to Paul, saying he only fights real fighters.MORE FOR YOUPaul took to social media with a post he dubbed Exposing Canelo, which detailed their agreement to fight.He showed the signature line of what appeared to be a fight agreement and even displayed the poster that he says was set to be unveiled on Tuesday, February 11.There was a ton of name-calling, profanity, and predictions that his fight would be commercially more successful. Paul even took a swipe at what appeared to be a sore on Canelos bottom lip.It was a pretty vicious rant.In any case, when the smoke settles, Paul will likely try to find the biggest name possible so that he can compete with the viewership Canelo generates against Crawford and whomever he fights on Cinco de Mayo weekend.Meanwhile, Crawfordthe quietest man in the drama circlewill simply prepare for the super fight hes wanted all along and the massive payday that will come with it. No matter what happens, every person involved stands to be even richer after all this madness has run its course.Canelos four-fight deal likely carries some staggering terms, and it could well be the final stretch of his illustrious career. Many want to see him take on top light heavyweight contender David Benavidez, but it is unclear if Benavidez will be one of the four men Canelo faces in his Riyadh Season deal.In any case, its been an interesting start to a weekend short on in-ring action but long on boxing drama.Here is a look at this weekends major boxing schedule and the other top fights scheduled through April.Boxing Schedule 2025Saturday, February 8, 2025Derek Chisora vs. Otto WallinLocation: Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, GBTime: 2:00 PM (ET)Friday, February 14, 2025WBO World Lightweight Championship: (c) Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn DavisXander Zayas vs. Slawa SpomerVito Mielnicki vs. Connor CoyleJared Anderson vs. Marios KolliasAbdullah Mason vs. Manuel JaimesLocation: The Theater at MSG, New York City, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Saturday, February 15, 2025Jack Catterall vs. Arnold BarbozaLocation: Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, GBTime: Noon (ET)Oscar Duarte vs. Regis PrograisHonda Center, Anaheim, California, USTime: 8 PM (ET)Saturday, February 22, 2025The Ring, WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Championship: (c) Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry BivolIBF Heavyweight Championship: (c) Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph ParkerWBC Lightweight Championship (c) Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd SchofieldWBC Middleweight Championship (c) Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah SheerazVergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil MadrimovJoshua Buatsi vs. Callum SmithZhilei Zhang vs. Agit KabayelLocation: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, SATime: Noon (ET)Monday, February 24, 2025WBC World Bantamweight Championship: (c) Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuellar ContrerasLocation: Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JPTime: 2:00 AM (ET)Saturday, March 1, 2025WBA World Lightweight Championship: (c) Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr.Location: Barclays Center, New York City, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Friday, March 7, 2025The Ring Welterweight Championship: (c) Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren PriceLocation: Royal Albert Hall, London, GBTime: 1:00 PM (ET)Wednesday, March 12, 2025 3:00 AM ETHordern Pavilion, Sydney, AustraliaKeith Thurman vs. Brock JarvisMichael Zerafa vs. Erkan AySaturday, March 15, 2025WBA World Featherweight Championship: (c) Nick Ball vs. TJ DohenyLocation: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, GBTime: 1:00 PM (ET)Sunday, March 16, 2025Callum Walsh vs. Dean SutherlandLocation: The Theater at MSG, New York City, USTime: 9:00 PM (ET)Saturday, March 29, 2025WBO World Welterweight Championship: (c) Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy RyanBruce Shoo Shoo Carrington vs. Enrique VivasLocation: Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, USTime: 9:00 PM (ET)Saturday, April 12, 2025The Ring Welterweight Championship: (c) Jaron Boots Ennis vs. Eimantas StanionisLocation: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USTime: 8:00 PM (ET)Saturday, April 26, 2025Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor BennAnthony Yarde vs. Lyndon ArthurLiam Smith vs. Aaron McKennaChris Billam-Smith vs. Brandon GlantonCheavon Clarke vs. Viddal RileyLocation: Event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, GBTime: 12:00 PM (ET)
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