Eddie Hearn urges Jake Paul to fight Conor McGregor NEXT. But promoter worries that a Dana White feud could stop the'massive fight.

EDDIE HEARN urged Jake Paul not to fight Conor McGregot, but fears that the rivalry with Dana White will prevent the'massive battle' from taking place.

Paul has already defeated Tyron Woodley (White's former star) and Ben Askren (White's former star).

He has also been arguing with the UFC president online in recent months, accusing him underpaying his fighters.

McGregor, who lost his debut boxing bout to Floyd Mayweather, has been long derided by the YouTuber.

Hearn stated that the Irishman is the greatest challenge for Paul, but acknowledged that White's rivalry could hinder negotiations.

DAZN Boxing was told by him that Conor McGregor is his fight. It's a constant refrain. It's a good fight to be truthful with you.

"You have the weight difference. Conor McGregor is a boxer. Although he isn't a professional boxer, he has an amateur background.

"He is a lot more accomplished that a Tyronwoodley or an Askren, and these types of people.

It's a huge fight. You've got the entire UFC, Dana White and Jake Paul."

UFC fighters cannot compete outside the octagon unless they are granted special permission.

McGregor, 33 years old, was granted this fight to Mayweather, 44 in a 2017 cross-promotional bout that White promoted.

However, his back-and forths with Paul (24 year old) make it less likely that a deal will be reached.

White responded to Paul's accusations that he used cocaine, and he agreed to undergo drug testing for the recreational drug during a period of TEN YEARS.

He wanted to steroid-test the 5-0 prizefighter for 2 years and accuse the American celebrity cheating.

Paul has denied ever having taken steroids and he also consented to being tested by United States Anti Doping, the UFC's drug testers, to prove it.

Hearn said he was shocked that White had responded publicly to Paul. This played right into the hands of the social media sensation.

Promoter: "Jake Paul has done really well to engage Dana White during those conversations.

"I have a lot of respect for Dana White, and I was shocked when he posted a video about Jake Paul speaking to him.

"That would have made Jake Paul happy." Music to his ears because that's exactly what he does. He goesads you until you start talking back.

Paul beat YouTuber "AnEsonGib", ex-NBA player Nate Robinson (37), and ex-UFC couple Askren (37) and Woodley, 39.

The former champion of the UFC was defeated on points in August, but was knocked out in December's rematch.

Woodley was only able to fill in for Tommy Fury (22), who had a broken rib, and a chest infection.

This means Paul has yet to face an opponent who has had professional boxing experience before, which technically makes McGregor 0-1.