Canelo has in the past expressed his irritation at YouTubers in professional boxing and is no fan of either of the Paul brothers.
It is unclear at this stage whether this was a co-ordinated stunt to get back at Canelo, a planned ruse to promote the rival fight, or just a couple of random pranksters larking about.
Either way, boxing’s pound-for-pound king swiftly dealt with the situation himself, kicking both men out.
He then appeared to call them ‘f***ers’ which was partially picked up as he turned back to his microphone to continue the interview. Ed Mulholland/Matchroom