Jake Paul bout were very much mistaken, after Riyadh Season announced a huge four-fight deal with the Mexican superstar.

Benavidez has become a force at light heavyweight and beat David Morrell on February 1 to become a mandatory challenger for the winner of the undisputed light heavyweight title rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol on February 22, which will be live on DAZN PPV .

The fallout from Thursday's 11th-hour major, and apparently final, twist on a short boxing roller coaster ride likely only is just beginning. Former YouTuber Jake Paul, who for the past few years has been arguably the biggest name in boxing,

The Mexican has previously hinted that he'd take on the American after he's done with the sport, but has now changed stances is seemingly more keen on the potential clash

The YouTuber-turned-boxer was on the verge of finalizing a bout with Canelo Alvarez — but the Mexican pugilist instead inked a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season on Thursday night.

Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez were on the verge of agreeing a deal to fight in May but the Mexican has instead signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season

JAKE PAUL has emerged as a shock contender to fight Canelo Alvarez NEXT – with an agreement reportedly in place. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has audaciously called out pound-for-pound great

Canelo Alvarez’s next fight appears to be locked in. On Saturday afternoon, Turki Alalshikh announced that Alvarez's next opponent, date and location.