Canelo Alvarez's next opponent is "not one for boxing purists" in the coming months, as discussions over the Jake Paul bout intensify

CANELO ALEZ's next opponent won't be one for boxing purists.

That is according to ESPN boxing reporter Salvador Rodriguez, in a big hint that it COULD be YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Paul was fresh from his win against Tyron Whiteley in their rematch and called for a fight against Canelo, a multi-weight world champion.

Paul captioned a ringside clip from the KO: "I've killed everyone I've fought."

He wrote in a follow-up message: "I hope that you're training @Canelo."

Paul, 24 has set his sights to one day fight the Mexican boxing legend, 31. He envisages a 2024 match.

Many boxing fans have already written off the possibility of Paul facing Canelo, the boxing legend.

Rodriguez's words are inspiring a lot of people on social media to believe that Paul can get his wish.

Paul, who has been referring to Canelo for several months now, seems desperate for the chance to fight a 'proper fighter'.

He has defeated all of his opponents, but these were UFC fighters as well as a basketball superstar.

Canelo would do what many believe impossible.

The Mexican indicated his intent to fight WBC champion Ilunga Makabu at cruiserweight.

However, this has changed recently with Dimitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev being touted as possible opponents at light-heavyweight.