While many are hailing Canelo Alvarez's decision to turn away from the Jake Paul sideshow as a righteous move that preserves boxing’s integrity, the truth is far simpler.

Jake Paul made his first public comments Friday since Canelo Álvarez spurned the opportunity to fight him in favor of a four-fight agreement with

The fallout from Thursday’s major, and apparently final, twist on a short boxing roller coaster ride likely only is just beginning.