A potential bout between Canelo Alvarez and Jake Paul always seemed to be a pipe dream that would never happen. That pipe dream may actually become a reality. Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite reported that a potential match-up between Canelo and Paul is in the beginning stages of negotiations for a fight on Cinco De Mayo weekend.

Having worked his way through a collection of non-professionals or way past-their-prime former boxers, Jake Paul is in discussions to challenge

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