According to reports in Mexico, Paul has an agreement in place to face Canelo Alvarez this year.

Per the report, the event will be co-promoted by Canelo Promotions and Most Valuable Promotions.

The report comes after Paul posted a cryptic post on social media, where he tweeted: “It’s time. Sat July 5th. New York, New York.”

He could be suggesting a July date in New York is in the works, though the initial report seems to state a May date is being targeted.

Needless to say, the idea of Paul facing boxing superstar Canelo sent social media wild.

One X user predicted: “Jake will get knocked out in the 1st round if it’s a real fight.”

A second said: “I would watch, to see Canelo knock Jake out. Jake only has a punchers chance, a very slim punchers chance.”

A third added: “It’s still a pay day. But no damn way Jake Paul believes he can win against Canelo.”

A fourth claimed: “If this is true Paul has some f**king b*llocks doesn’t he.”

Another claimed: “I can see myself betting all my money on Canelo and somehow Jake Paul wins and my life is ruined.”

Paul has relentlessly called for a fight against Canelo over the years and it appears his wish will be granted.

‘The Problem Child’, however, insists the Mexican needs him if he wants a payday.

“Canelo needs me, so I’m not even going to try and call him out,” he said in the ring after beating Tyson.

“He knows he wants a payday. So, he knows where the money man is at…

“He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the [stuff] I’ve been talking about beating Canelo is true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.