EDDIE HEARN could help Jake Paul fight Tony Bellew, former world champion cruiserweight after he lost their Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano bet.
Paul and Hearn arranged the super-fight for women, with Hearn initially betting $1MILLION on Serrano's victory.
Legally betting on your fight is a risky business that could land them in serious trouble.
The Taylor won the split-decision thriller and Paul will now face a forfeit.
Their new agreement states that Paul, 25, would have been eligible to spar with Hearn (42), if Serrano was victorious.
Now, however, 5-0 Paul - who had never faced a recognized boxer in his professional career -- will have to face Hearn's pick of a fighter.
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Hearn said to The MMA Hour that he spoke with Sean Palmer, our chief head of council, and that he thought it was a poor look. He also stated that he is a promoter betting on a fight he promotes, so it doesn't look very good.
"We spoke with Nakisa [Paul’s advisor] and Jake, and they said that we couldn't make the bet but would you like to think of something?
"We didn’t finish anything, but we did come up with the idea that if Katie lost, I would need to spar Jake, and we would probably stream it for charity.
"Or, if we won," I would send someone else to spar Jake. We'll see.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSHearn named Bellew, who has been in a fight with Paul, as a possible sparring partner.
He stated that Tony Bellew would make a great one. Jake's problem is that he lives in a world that strikes on sight.
"If you speak something that is offensive or discourteous to someone, it's not a conversation. It's strike on sight.
"If he said anything to Tony Bellew that was rude, there's no discussion, he will iron him out on the spot."
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