Jake Paul took to social media to blast Canelo Alvarez, calling him a "money-hungry squirrel" who "ducked" a fight with him to sign a lucrative deal with Riyadh Season.

While many are hailing Canelo Alvarez's decision to turn away from the Jake Paul sideshow as a righteous move that preserves boxing’s integrity, the truth is far simpler.

Alvarez was reportedly in talks to face Paul in May, but will now turn his attention elsewhere, including a September showdown with Terence Crawford