EDDIE HEARN was tempted to jokingly call Jake Paul during Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serbiano fight week.
During the historic fight week, the pair came up close and personal at times. Hearn was not shy about his opinions on the YouTuber.
After describing Paul as a social media star and an "average fighter", Hearn considered challenging Paul to a promoters’ punch-up.
TalkSPORT asked him: "You won't see me in the band unless the money's right."
"I considered calling Jake Paul out, but then again, I would get chinned, and that would be embarrassing."
Hearn, Matchroom Boxing's chief, didn't like his chances against Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions.
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He is confident that he will do a lot of damage to Top Rank's 90 year-old chief Bob Arum.
He stated that he had thought of Leonard Ellerbe, but he was a bit older. He would probably chin me, too.
Bob Arum could not be beat. He's 90. It's bad that I'm a slight favorite to beat Bob Arum at the 90.
"No, I cannot fight and you won’t see me in the ring until the money is right."
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYPaul, a former Disney star, took offense to Hearn’s criticisms earlier this month and took aim at the Brit.
He said, "Eddie Hearn f*** you" in a video extolling his chances of defeating Canelo, the former pound-for pound king. You can seduce my d ***.
"I plan on beating Canelo in three f years. That was my momma.
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Dmitry Bivol, congratulations! He has shown Canelo that he can be defeated by a larger man, which is exactly what I have known for the entire time.
Believe in yourself, children. Don't listen to these f-bombers like Eddie Hearn.
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