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.

Alvarez was reportedly in talks to face Paul in May, but will now turn his attention elsewhere, including a September showdown with Terence Crawford

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