Jake Paul’s Joe Rogan Appearance Cancelled Due to Fight Cancellation

Jake Paul’s anticipated guest spot on the Joe Rogan Experience is reportedly off the table following the cancellation of his fight with the legendary boxer, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

After Paul’s impressive victory over Mike Tyson in late 2024, speculation arose regarding a potential shift in his focus from boxing to mixed martial arts (MMA).This left fans wondering about his next steps in the combat sports realm.

As 2025 began, rumors circulated that Paul would finally secure his dream clash against Canelo Alvarez, with some reports indicating a confirmed deal that would soon be officially announced. Excitement built, but that enthusiasm was short-lived.

In a surprising turn of events, Canelo pulled out just before the matchup, opting instead for a multi-fight agreement with Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. Following this decision, Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure linked to Canelo, publicly mocked Paul by claiming that Canelo only competes against “real fighters.”

The Impact on Paul’s Joe Rogan Appearance

With the mega-fight now off the table, it appears that Jake Paul will also be sidelined from a highly anticipated sit-down on the Joe Rogan Experience. Brendan Schaub, a former UFC fighter and close friend of Rogan, revealed some intriguing details about the situation.

According to Schaub, Jake was slated to make an appearance on the podcast specifically to announce his upcoming fight with Canelo.“I know for a fact, being very close to the situation, that the fight was basically done. Jake and Canelo was going down, ” stated Schaub during an episode of The Schaub Show. He continued, “He ran into him at Trump’s inauguration, and they were prepared to go on Rogan to talk about it. Then Alalshikh was like ‘nope.’ That’s how close they were.”

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Rogan has previously expressed support for Jake Paul, praising his talent after several victories and defending him against accusations of rigged fights. An announcement of the Canelo bout would have marked a significant moment for the podcast, yet this opportunity now seems to be on hold. The future of Paul’s guest appearance on Rogan remains uncertain, leaving fans speculating about what’s next for both fighters.

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