Jake Paul issues immediate response to Canelo Alvarez defeat

Jake Paul wasted no time in mocking Canelo Alvarez after he was beaten by Terence Crawford.

YouTuber Paul was close to agreeing a deal with Alvarez earlier this year for fight in Las Vegas in May - but the Mexican snubbed him at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-year deal with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh. One of those fights was a clash with Crawford but Alvarez was soundly beaten on points on Saturday night.

And Paul, who will take on lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis in November, took to social media after the final bell to say: "Canelo putting his hand up like he won, lol. Dumba** lying weirdo Canelo been overrated" before following up with "'Weight classes are there for a reason'?" Paul's brother Logan also had his say, claiming: "Jake Paul beats Canelo".

Alvarez edged a cagey opening round at the Allegiant Stadium which served as more of a reconnaissance mission for both fighters. Alvarez was reducing the ring space effectively but Crawford began to find his rhythm from the second stanza as he hunted for the left-hand counter.

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Crawford seemed more at ease in the third round before the fourth round burst into life. An uppercut from the challenger initiated a combination that momentarily left Alvarez without a response.

However, the Mexican champion pursued his challenger for the rest of the round, and a right hand on the bell served as a timely reminder of his power.

Alvarez narrowly won a quieter fifth round, but Crawford, who sported a constant grin, responded in the sixth with a straight left that reddened his opponent's eye. The challenger was content to stand and exchange blows, dispelling any concerns about his ability to handle Alvarez's power after moving up two divisions.

Crawford continued to pull ahead before Alvarez snatched the eighth round. But Crawford accelerated in the ninth, putting Canelo under pressure until an accidental headbutt from the Mexican briefly paused the fight and saw Crawford take a backseat for the rest of the round.

In the 10th round, Alvarez's right hand was back in action, setting the stage for the final six minutes. However, it was the same shot from Crawford in the penultimate round that visibly frustrated Alvarez as he faced the prospect of defeat.

And he couldn't find the knockout he needed in the final three minutes, with Crawford ending the fight on top. Both men celebrated an early victory before the judges declared the challenger the winner, perhaps by slightly harsh margins.