As the dust settles around Jake Paul's failed attempt to secure a fight with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 3, it's time for "El Gallo" to turn back the clock and channel his inner "Problem Child."
Before Paul's high-profile bout against Mike Tyson in November, he was fighting lower-tier professional boxers on DAZN non-PPV cards to build his résumé and sharpen his skills. His ultimate goal was to earn a shot at a world title. However, his name recognition and popularity have proven to be more than enough to attract bouts with world-class boxers. Why take the long road when shortcuts are available?