The canceled fight between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez sparked a significant amount of buzz. Many fans were excited at the prospect of seeing how the two fighters would match up, with some curious to see if Jake Paul could truly hold his own against the WBC, and WBO World Super Middleweight champion. However, others believed that the fight would be detrimental to authentic boxing fans, as they feared it would not be a real fight.

Canelo Alvarez himself rejected the fight, stating that he did not want to engage in the world of ‘influencer boxing.’ This decision was a blow to the 28-year-old, who had been trying to prove himself in the combat sports world. Understandably frustrated, Paul took to Instagram to vent about the situation. He posted a controversial message that quickly went viral. The post generated both support and hate from his followers. What no one expected, however, was a comment from another boxer—Andy Ruiz Jr.

Andy Ruiz Jr. calls out Jake Paul

Moments ago, a screenshot shared by IFN on X caught attention. “‼️Andy Ruiz is calling out Jake Paul and is down to fight him for the fans & the Mexican people. Do you want to see this fight happen,” the caption read.

In response to the cancellation of the Canelo fight, Jake Paul shared an edited image of him knocking out Canelo inside the boxing ring. The Problem Child captioned it with a scathing message. He claimed that Canelo had “ducked” him, calling the champion a “slave” with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who supported him in the U.S. Paul further boasted, claiming that he was the new face of boxing and the biggest fight of 2025 would be incomplete without him.

The Destroyer seeing an opportunity to capitalize on the situation, commented on Jake Paul’s post, writing, “Im down to fight my brotha 💪 let me no it would be an honor for my fans and my Mexican people 🔥.” With this, the former Unified Heavyweight Champion has thrown his hat into the ring. But the question arises—can Andy Ruiz really take down Jake Paul?

Andy Ruiz Jr.’s ups and downs in the ring

Andy Ruiz Jr. burst into the spotlight in 2019 when he shocked the world by defeating Anthony Joshua in one of boxing’s most stunning upsets. However, the heavy underdog’s subsequent loss to Joshua in the rematch was just as dramatic.

One of the most vocal critics of Ruiz’s downfall was podcast host Joe Rogan. Rogan pointed out that Ruiz’s failure to maintain his fitness level and discipline after his historic win was a massive missed opportunity. “He got real fat,” Rogan remarked.

But did he do anything to make a comeback? He kind of did. The 35-year-old scored a victory over Luis Ortiz in 2022, knocking him down three times. Yet, his performance against Jarrell Miller in August 2024 ended in a draw, casting doubt on his ability to regain the form he once had. With a record of 35-2-1 (22 KOs), Ruiz still seems to have the talent to rise again.

The unexpected callout by Andy Ruiz Jr. has sparked fresh interest in Jake Paul’s boxing journey, especially after his failed negotiation with Canelo Alvarez. Do you think Jake Paul and Andy Ruiz Jr. will make for an exciting fight? Can Ruiz shake off his past struggles to defeat Jake Paul? Will Jake Paul prove he’s more than just an influencer in the boxing world? Let us know your thoughts!